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Origin of take it with a grain of salt?
It's originally a Latin expression, cum grano salis.
What is the origin of the expression 'Miss Nosy Parker' when referring to someone as a busybody?
The origin of the expression Nosey Parker isn't known for certain but it appeared in England in the 1800's. It possibly was used to describe the park-keepers employed to control the crowds at the Great Exhibition of 1851.
Which expression gives the distance from the origin to a point with coordinate x y?
Distance = sqrt(x2 + y2)
Which operation should be performed first when simplifying the expression?
We'll answer this generally, since you haven't provided an expression. A common technique for remembering the order of operations is the abbreviation "PEMDAS", which is turned into the phrase "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally". It stands for "Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, and Addition and Subtraction".
What is the origin of the expression jibberish?
Gibberish is a generic term in English for talking that sounds like speech but carries no real meaning. The expression 'gibberish' comes from the name of a famous 8th-century Islamic alchemist, Jabir ibn Hayyan.
How do you say Excuse me in Yoruba language?
In Yoruba language, you can say "Ẹ ṣè" to mean Excuse me.
What is the meaning of Samahani?
In the Kiswahili language of African origin, "Samahani!" has the meaning of "Excuse me!"
Where does the expression screwed the pooch come from and what does it mean?
The origin of the expression is obscure. It means "ruined everything".
What is the origin of the expression VIP?
Verry Important People
What is the origin of the expression 'in a nutshel'?
no one knows exactly
What is the origin of the expression In your face?
The 1970s is the origin of "in your face", most likely first coming from sports.
What are expression?
polite expressions are saying words such us THANK YOU , MAY I , PLEASE , EXCUSE ME & SORRY.
What is the origin of the expression anchors away?
it's Anchors Aweigh......
What is the origin of Mise-En-Place?
It is a French culinary expression.
What are polite expression?
polite expressions are saying words such us THANK YOU , MAY I , PLEASE , EXCUSE ME & SORRY.
What is a polite expression?
polite expressions are saying words such us THANK YOU , MAY I , PLEASE , EXCUSE ME & SORRY.
What is the Origin of the expression the natives are restless?
The origin of the expression "the natives are restless" goes back to the 1933 film Island of Lost Souls. The saying is offered by Dr. Moreau when his human and beast creatures become agitated.
