What is the origin of the phrase “it warms the cockles of my heart”?
2018年1月13日 · cockles of the heart You have often heard the phrase warm the cockles of one's heart, but these cockles have nothing to do with the cockles and mussels Sweet Molly Malone …
A common expression for spots or "stains" on clothing, or on a …
2017年11月21日 · For the "dark shape on a shirt caused by wine" example, your best bet by far would be stain. I'm having a hard time coming up with any other word that would be …
Origin of the idiom "If ifs and buts were candy and nuts"?
From The Phrase Finder: "If "ifs" and "buts" were candy and nuts, wouldn't it be a Merry Christmas?" seems to be attributed to Don Meredith (the American football player/ commentator).
Which is correct: "while away" or "wile away"?
2011年9月7日 · As a publisher/editor of poetry - the double entendre of "wile" is tempting. One may "wile away time" in a fashion whereby one "tricks" time to pass quickly, or, to make time …
What is the difference between the adjectives "live" and "alive"?
Let's remember the old-time poster with the outlaw's photo: Wanted / Dead or Alive, and Molly Malone:' Crying, "Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh!"' – DjinTonic Commented May 8, 2022 …