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15 Δεκ 2023 · Funny or not, old sayings and their meanings can feel slightly dated. However, they were once fashionable and trendy, just like slang from the 20th century. Hip then, today, it’s nothing more than hits of nostalgia. So, don't get too angry the next time your parents or grandparents spew some old sayings about life.
This Encyclopedia Britannica Literature and Language list explains the suspected origins of seven everyday English idioms.
OED says that the slang interjections word and word up are originally U.S., in the language of rap and hip-hop; expressing affirmation, agreement, or admiration. However, the slang terms were used in spoken language in African-American English before it appeared in written language, starting with rap/hip-hop song lyrics.
The expression can be traced back directly to a line from Milton about a dark cloud revealing a silver lining, or halo of bright sun behind the gloom. The idea...
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28 Ιουν 2023 · Stacker compiled a list of 25 idioms that were among the most common in the 1970s. From phrases popularized through television to terms that originated from the political landscape of the era, these idioms played a role in the molding of a generation.
23 Φεβ 2024 · These Gen Z slang words are leaving older generations confused about their meanings, so the language education website Anna Spanish released a new study to help.
