Questions tagged 'phrase origin'
4 questions
Feb 20, 2025
The origin of the phrase “Onwards and Upwards”?
I always believed that the phrase "Onwards and Upwards" was first coined at the end of C.S. Lewis's "The Last Battle." However, I now think I might be mistaken. Does anyone have insights on the true o...
Where does the phrase “We’re all pink on the inside” come from?
Historically speaking, I’ve heard the phrase “We’re all pink on the inside” many times, but a Google search mostly brings up results about Pink, the artist. It’s a clever saying, and I’ve always wonde...
Nov 30, 2024
Where does “Kill it with fire!” come from?
What is the origin of the phrase "Kill it with fire"? Is it from a movie, TV show, or some other source?
Where did the phrase, “You are such a card” come from?
What is the origin of the phrase, "You are such a card"? I'm curious about its historical and cultural roots, as well as how its meaning has evolved over time.