Archive for September, 2008

What is the origin of the idiom “Back to square one”?

Sunday, September 14th, 2008
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Varitek Fan asked:


I just need to know how and why it was made. And yes, I already know the meaning.

SELENE

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What does the idiom “gnawing on the shaw of the shank” mean?

Friday, September 12th, 2008
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mandysgot.candy asked:


Context is “gnawing on the shaw of the shank” of the evening.

DALE

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