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Questions tagged 'phrase origin'

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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...

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Anonymous

Feb 08, 2025

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...

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Presley Lynch

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?

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Anonymous

Oct 12, 2024

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.