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What is the origin of filled to the gills?
The origin of filled to the gills comes from goldfish. They will eat and eat until they are stuffed to the gills and make themselves sick. They do not know when to stop eating. So stuffed to the gills is used as an expression for when one has eaten too much.
Is Whew a pronoun or a preposition?
Whew is an explicative. It is an expression like gosh or wow.
'What is the origin and meaning of the expression Big girl's blouse'?
It seems the first known recorded use of it was in the programme Nearest and Dearest, starring Hilda Baker and Jimmy Jewel, in 1969. It has been a northern expression for many years, and may not have been invented by the writers and may have been used previously, but there is no known evidence for it.
What is the origin of the word burro?
the origin of the word burro comes from the (spanish) from Spain language. and it means"donkey" (animal,) but in spanish people use it like saying if your DUMB like "como estas burro"
What is the origin of the word puckish?
There is no specific origin, in Old English the word 'puca' referred to a malicious fairy, or more specifically something like a demon
How did the expression?
In like Flynn
What is the origin and ethnicity of the name Flynn?
Its Irish www.goireland.com/genealogy/family.htm?FamilyId=132 Irish surname search - O Flynn, O'Lynn
What is the origin of the expression great day in the morning?
It is an expression that comes from my coworker.
Where did the name flynn come from?
I'm thinking you will find its origin on the emerald isle... Ireland that is.
How did the expression 'In like Flynn' come about?
Dates back to 1945, refering to how easily movie star Errol Flynn could get women into bed with him. See related Links for the real answer Hint: Its a combination of the answers listed here. "In Like Flint" was a pun, referring to the real expression "In like Flynn" (which has nothing to do with Errol Flynn--see below). James Coburn played in exactly two Derek Flint spy spoofs; "Our Man Flint" and "In Like Flint" with Lee J. Cobb. On THE ALT.USAGE.ENGLISH FAQ FILE by Mark Israel, the phrase's first meaning is listed as "in favour, assured of success, in an enviable position." Israel goes on to state that "Some writers allege that it originated in allusion to Edward Joseph "Boss" Flynn (1892-1953), a campaign manager for the U.S. Democratic party during Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidency. Flynn's machine was so successful at winning elections that his candidates seemed to be in office automatically." (Above text from Google Answers.) There is also a similar phrase "In like Flint", but "In Like Flynn" is the original. The expression is "in like Flint", and it comes from the movie of the same name: In like Flint. James Coburn played superspy Derek Flint. Flint was an expert at sneaking in and getting a dangerous job done. == ==
Where does the expression screwed the pooch come from and what does it mean?
The origin of the expression is obscure. It means "ruined everything".
What is the origin of the expression 'in a nutshel'?
no one knows exactly
What is the origin of the expression VIP?
Verry Important People
What is the origin of the expression In your face?
The 1970s is the origin of "in your face", most likely first coming from sports.
What is the origin of the expression anchors away?
it's Anchors Aweigh......
What is the origin of Mise-En-Place?
It is a French culinary expression.
What are the release dates for In Like Flynn - 1985 TV?
In Like Flynn - 1985 TV was released on: USA: 14 August 1985
