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    Many common idiomatic phrases and sayings that are used in everyday speech originated from diverse sources and have fascinating histories. Phrases referring to specific body parts or facial expressions often derived from early medical terminology or observations of human behavior and emotion. Over generations, the original meanings of idioms have sometimes shifted significantly from their origins.

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    Many common idiomatic phrases and sayings that are used in everyday speech originated from diverse sources and have fascinating histories. Phrases referring to specific body parts or facial expressions often derived from early medical terminology or observations of human behavior and emotion. Over generations, the original meanings of idioms have sometimes shifted significantly from their origins.

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    The

    Origins
    of
    Everyday

    Idiomatic
    Phrases

    by Jo Amick

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