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In 1922, Italian politician and writer Gabriele d'Annunzio was temporarily crippled after falling from a window, possibly pushed by a follower of Benito Mussolini. [ 10 ] In March to April 1932, Ivanovo region of Soviet Union , due to ration cuts and labor intensification measures, strikes and spontaneous assemblies broke out.
It is possible that the expression "throw/push/shove someone under the bus" came from Britain in the late 1970s or early 1980s. [1] [2] The earliest known usage of this phrase was 21 June 1982, when Julian Critchley of The Times (London) wrote "President Galtieri had pushed her under the bus which the gossips had said was the only means of her removal."
The meaning of the phrase is based on the common knowledge that a horse usually pulls a cart, despite rare examples of vehicles pushed by horses in 19th-century Germany [5] and early 20th-century France. [6] The earliest recorded use of the proverb was in the early 16th century. [7] It was a figure of speech in the Renaissance. [8]
Historically, in the Koine Greek Septuagint and New Testament, the word proselyte denoted a Gentile who was considering conversion to Judaism. [ citation needed ] Although the word proselytism originally referred to converting to Judaism [ 11 ] (and earlier related to Gentiles such as God-fearers ), it now implies an attempt of any religion or ...
a synonym of among acceptable in British English while seeming old fashioned or pretentious in American English [15] anorak a hooded coat (US parka); a socially impaired obsessive, particularly trainspotters (US geek, trekkie, otaku, etc.) answerphone an automated telephone-answering machine, from the trademark Ansafone (US & UK answering machine)
The word "scapegoat" is an English translation of the ... and the other to be the scapegoat to be sent away into the wilderness and pushed down a steep ravine ...
Typically, dementia is associated with classic symptoms like confusion and memory loss. But new research finds that there could be a less obvious risk factor out there: your cholesterol levels ...
A spinal needle is inserted between the lumbar vertebrae L3/L4, L4/L5 [10] or L5/S1 [10] and pushed in until there is a "give" as it enters the lumbar cistern wherein the ligamentum flavum is housed. The needle is again pushed until there is a second 'give' that indicates the needle is now past the dura mater.