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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. List of catchphrases in American and British mass media

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    These are not merely catchy sayings. Even though some sources may identify a phrase as a catchphrase, this list is for those that meet the definition given in the lead section of the catchphrase article and are notable for their widespread use within the culture.

  4. English-language idioms - Wikipedia

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    An idiom is a common word or phrase with a figurative, non-literal meaning that is understood culturally and differs from what its composite words' denotations would suggest; i.e. the words together have a meaning that is different from the dictionary definitions of the individual words (although some idioms do retain their literal meanings – see the example "kick the bucket" below).

  5. 20 iconic slang words from Black Twitter that shaped pop culture

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    Many of the words on this list had lives before X but have now seen increased usage even outside Black communities, for better or worse. X's future is now in question, though.

  6. 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.

  7. NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Friday, December 13

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    If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Friday's puzzle, you're not alone and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I'll reveal the answers further down ...

  8. Colloquialism - Wikipedia

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    A colloquial name or familiar name is a name or term commonly used to identify a person or thing in non-specialist language, in place of another usually more formal or technical name. [ 13 ] In the philosophy of language , "colloquial language" is ordinary natural language , as distinct from specialized forms used in logic or other areas of ...

  9. 43 Cool and Unique Baby Boy Names You Haven’t Thought Of

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    Twenty20. This name of French and Norman origin means “son of,” so it’s pretty apt for your soon-to-be baby boy. 16. Dax. Dax has French origins and a strong meaning of “leader.”