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English Words and Phrases. Monthly Archives: June 2013. Tail wagging the dog. June 9, 2013. Talking about an item of minor importance dominating a situation. This phrase most likely originated in the USA. There is not a specific situation that it refers to that can be located there but there are many instances of it in print in US publications starting in the 1870s, whereas there are none that come from any other country until well into the 20th century. Tail wagging the dog. Know something inside out.
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Every dog has its day | English Words and Phrases
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English Words and Phrases. Every dog has its day. February 19, 2012. We use this phrase to say that everyone can be successful during some period of their life. Everyone gets a chance at some point. This proverbial saying alludes to the lowly status dogs once held. The phrase is around 500 years old. It became popular from the times of William Shakespeare. The full quote spoken by the title character in Hamlet Act 5 is:. Let Hercules himself do what he may;. The cat will mew and the dog will have his day.
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Tail wagging the dog | English Words and Phrases
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English Words and Phrases. Tail wagging the dog. June 9, 2013. Talking about an item of minor importance dominating a situation. This phrase most likely originated in the USA. There is not a specific situation that it refers to that can be located there but there are many instances of it in print in US publications starting in the 1870s, whereas there are none that come from any other country until well into the 20th century. The earliest citation that I can find is from The Daily Republican, April 1872:.
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English Words and Phrases. Newer posts →. June 10, 2011. Winging is all about complaining or protesting, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.Word comes from a Northern variant of Old English hwinsian to whine; related to Old High German winsan, winisan, whence Middle High German winsen. To whine means to complain or bitch about something. He’s always whining about the weather. Quit whining and finish the dinner. The workers were whining that the office was too hot. May 23, 2011. Days of the dog.
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Days of the dog | English Words and Phrases
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English Words and Phrases. Days of the dog. July 18, 2012. Know something inside out →. Tail wagging the dog. Know something inside out. Days of the dog. Talking up the storm. Stitch in time saves nine. Every dog has its day. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.
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Know something inside out | English Words and Phrases
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English Words and Phrases. Know something inside out. September 20, 2012. When you know something or someone inside out it means that you know the subject or a person thoroughly or perfectly well. I know that theory like the back of my hand. I can perform those steps with my eyes closed. I know each step by heart. Days of the dog. Tail wagging the dog →. Tail wagging the dog. Know something inside out. Days of the dog. Talking up the storm. Stitch in time saves nine. Every dog has its day.
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Rule of thumb | English Words and Phrases
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English Words and Phrases. July 16, 2012. Talking up the storm. Days of the dog →. Tail wagging the dog. Know something inside out. Days of the dog. Talking up the storm. Stitch in time saves nine. Every dog has its day. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.
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English Words and Phrases. Learn what you need to know to communicate in English using our website. Tail wagging the dog. Know something inside out. Days of the dog. Talking up the storm. Stitch in time saves nine. Every dog has its day. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.
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English Words and Phrases. Tail wagging the dog. June 9, 2013. Talking about an item of minor importance dominating a situation. This phrase most likely originated in the USA. There is not a specific situation that it refers to that can be located there but there are many instances of it in print in US publications starting in the 1870s, whereas there are none that come from any other country until well into the 20th century. The earliest citation that I can find is from The Daily Republican, April 1872:.
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Stitch in time saves nine | English Words and Phrases
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English Words and Phrases. Stitch in time saves nine. February 26, 2012. You use this phase to say that it is better to spend a little more time to deal with problems or act right now than wait until they get bigger. If you wait until it’s too late, things will get worse, and it will take much longer to deal with them. A Stitch in Time May save nine. Every dog has its day. Talking up the storm →. Tail wagging the dog. Know something inside out. Days of the dog. Talking up the storm. Every dog has its day.
