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Famous sayings are typically a metaphoric spin on real meanings, but where did they come from, and who came up with some of these sayings and expressions we often use today?

Some of the most popular metaphoric sayings used in everyday conversations have known histories and origin stories. Here are three, including "bite the bullet" and "break a leg."

Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Susie says that there are hundreds of words waiting to be revived magically.

The origins of cunt are debated, but this much is clear: Its demonization is a reflection of societal misogyny.

Are you not up to snuff when it comes to knowing the origin of ‘up to snuff’? We can help you with that.

Michael Crummey's new novel, The Adversary, transports readers to the Newfoundland of centuries past, in part with the use of words that have since been lost to time.

In this episode of The List Show, episode, we're breaking out some favorite old-timey insults that people should definitely start using again.

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An idiom is a group of words making up a phrase with a symbolic meaning rather than a literal meaning. Phrases like "it's raining cats and dogs" can be