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The word 'marbles' has had many meanings throughout history. Marbles are generally known as the little glass balls that children use to play a game. From the mid 19th century, 'marbles' was also used to mean 'personal effects', 'goods', or more generally 'stuff'. This derived from the French word 'meubles', which means 'furniture'. Therefore, to lose one's marbles means "to lose your stuff," or, idomatically, to lose one's mind.
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What is the origin of the phrase 'two peas in a pod'?
The origin of the phrase 'two peas in a pod' is from 16th century England. It is a simile that was created by John Lyly. It used to be a very popular phrase, now it has become less common.
What does the phrase this is for all the marbles mean?
Winner takes all
What is the origin of the phrase No Problem?
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What is the origin of the expression 'Excuse me'?
The phrase 'excuse me' is used in a variety of different circumstances every day. As to the origins of the phrase and how it became widely used is not known.
Does the origin of an object always have to be at zero on a number line or x-y plane?
The word "origin" means the point (0, 0) on the x-y plane. The meaning of the phrase "origin of an object" is much less certain.
What phrase of a Greek origin means the common people?
The phrase of Greek origin referring to the common people is "hoi polloi."
What is the origin of the phrase 'two peas in a pod'?
The origin of the phrase 'two peas in a pod' is from 16th century England. It is a simile that was created by John Lyly. It used to be a very popular phrase, now it has become less common.
What is the origin of the phrase 'hanging out'?
The phrase originates from the time in history when hangings were a very common occurence. When there was a lack of entertainment, the townspeople would go 'out' to watch a hanging. From then on, the phrase "hanging out" became part of of the common vernacular.
What does the phrase this is for all the marbles mean?
Winner takes all
What does the phrase playing for keeps mean?
To be serious about something you are doing. Like the game of marbles where the winner gets to actually keep all the marbles.
What is the origin of the phrase eat you?
There is no such phrase as "eat you".
What is the origin of the phrase ram page?
There is no such phrase. There is a word rampage. It is of Scottish origin, perhaps from RAMP, to rear up.
What phrase of Greek origin means the common people?
Its the phrase ''hoi polloi''. It means ''the many (people)'' meaning the masses. Greek : οι πολλοι What is frustrating is the constant mispronunciation of the phrase. Its ''e polee'' not ''choi poloi''
What is the origin of the phrase on the rocks?
"on the rocks"
When was the phrase 'Also Ran' first used?
It is a horse racing term, origin not really known. Came into common use in the 19th Century
What is the origin of the phrase hey presto?
The Spanish for "I have put" is he puesto, could this be the origin?
What is the origin of the phrase 'smart butt'?
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