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  2. List of proverbial phrases - Wikipedia

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    Below is an alphabetical list of widely used and repeated proverbial phrases. If known, their origins are noted. A proverbial phrase or expression is a type of conventional saying similar to a proverb and transmitted by oral tradition.

  3. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy - Wikipedia

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    "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" is an old proverb that means without time off from work, a person becomes both bored and boring. It is often shortened to "all work and no play". [ 1 ] It was newly popularized after the phrase was featured in the 1980 horror film, The Shining .

  4. British humour - Wikipedia

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    Innuendo in British humour is evident in the literature as far back as Beowulf and Chaucer, and it is a prevalent theme in many British folk songs. Shakespeare often used innuendo in his comedies, but it is also often found in his other plays. [6] One example in Hamlet act 4 scene v reads:

  5. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Broad term for a man or woman, sometimes indicating "unusual," behavior e.g. "what a funny old bird" [6] biscuit Pettable flapper [30] bit Prison sentence [34] black hats Bad person, especially a villain or criminal in a movie, novel, or play; Heavy in a movie e.g. The Black hats show up at the mansion [35] blaah No good [6] blind 1.

  6. List of catchphrases in American and British mass media

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    This is a list of catchphrases found in American and British english language television and film, where a catchphrase is a short phrase or expression that has gained usage beyond its initial scope. These are not merely catchy sayings.

  7. List of English-language idioms of the 19th century - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of idioms that were recognizable to literate people in the late-19th century, and have become unfamiliar since.. As the article list of idioms in the English language notes, a list of idioms can be useful, since the meaning of an idiom cannot be deduced by knowing the meaning of its constituent words.

  8. Category:Adages - Wikipedia

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    An adage is a short, but memorable saying, which holds some important fact of experience that is considered true by many people, or it has gained some credibility through its long use. Contents Top

  9. Adagia - Wikipedia

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    Like teaching an old man a new language (Can't teach an old dog new tricks) A living corpse; Many hands make light work; Many parasangs ahead (Miles ahead) More haste, less speed; A necessary evil; Necessity is the mother of invention; Neither fish nor flesh; Neither with bad things nor without them (Women: can't live with 'em, can't live ...