Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Bride
Common usage of the phrase "Always a bridesmaid but never a bride" originated with an advertising campaign for Listerine brand mouthwash.
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Etymology of ‘Cold Turkey’
The etymology of the phrase 'cold turkey.'
Etymology of ‘Two Cents’
The etymology of the phrase 'Putting in my two cents.'
What’s the Origin of ‘Letting the Cat Out of the Bag’?
There is nothing obvious about why a cat's being released from a bag has anything to do with truth being revealed.
‘The Whole Nine Yards’ Etymology
The etymology of the phrase 'the whole nine yards.'
Etymology of Buy the Farm
Were death benefits paid to beneficiaries of soldiers who died in battle often enough to pay off the mortgage on the family farm, hence the deceased was said to have 'bought the farm'?
Etymology of Son of a Gun
The disputed etymology of 'son of a gun.'
Etymology of ‘Another Kick at the Cat’
The etymology of the phrase 'another kick at the cat.'
Etymology of ‘Salad Days’
The etymology of the phrase 'salad days.'
Etymology of ‘Little History Lesson’
The etymology of the phrases contained in the 'Little History Lesson' article.
Etymology of Mad As a Hatter
Does the phrase 'mad as a hatter' refer to hat-makers poisoned by mercury fumes?
Etymology of ‘Mind your P’s and Q’s.’
The etymology of the phrase 'Mind your p's and q's.'
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Was Charles Lieber Arrested for Selling the COVID-19 Coronavirus to China?
The arrest of a Harvard professor fueled conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 coronavirus disease outbreak in 2020.
Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’?
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Will Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check Count Against Your 2020 Tax Refund?
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Did Harvard Admit Michelle Obama’s Degrees Are Fake?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Does Trump Benefit Financially by Promoting Hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 Treatment?
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