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Ever wonder where these came from?

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Cat got your tongue? Break the ice. Bite the bullet.

We use unique and weird sayings all the time in our everyday lives. They can come up in conversation or just be the way you communicate with someone. Now, your not actually asking them if a cat has their tongue or to bite down on an actual bullet, or are you?

These expressions translate to “Have you no words?” or “Your just going to have to deal with this even though the situation isn’t in your favor”

However, the question still remains, where exactly do these sayings come from?

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There is a variety of weird sayings and they all have their own origins. These sayings are broken up into three different categories which are, English Idioms, Proverbs and Phrases.

English Idiom:

Is a common word or phrase with a culturally understood meaning that differs from what its composite words’ denotations would suggest.

Proverbs:

is a simple, concrete, traditional saying that expresses a truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and use the same formula of language.

Phrases: 

This may be any group of words, often carrying a special idiomatic meaning; in this sense, it is roughly synonymous with expression.

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Now let’s talk about interesting facts and where some of these phrases originated from.

Did you know that the phrase “Cat got your tongue” actually originated from the English Navy? The English Navy had a whip called the “Cat-o’-nine-tails” for flogging. The pain was so intense that those who would be struck by it would stay silent for a long time.

“Break the ice” originates back to when the road transportation was not developed, ships would be the only transportation and means of trade. During times of travel, the ships would get stuck had ice formed. The country to receive the trade goods would send out smaller ships to “break the ice” clearing a way for the trade ships.

“Bite the bullet” comes from times past when doctors were short on anesthesia or time during a battle, they would ask the wounded patient to bite down onto a bullet to distract them from the pain whilst they were being operated on.

Truly something interesting to think about. The sayings you could teach your children or friends without even knowing are actually the sayings that have been used for hundreds of years. So what would you say is the most used phrase? And do you know where it comes from?

Best Wishes,

Your Loving Local Blogger – Jan

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