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This metaphor dates from the early 1700s and means to cause trouble, from the obvious allusion to disturbing a nest of stinging hornets and provoking...
An old proverb that advises timely action to avoid more work later, dates in English in these exact words from the early 18th century. The concept beh...
To stitch up someone, used as both verb and noun, means to incriminate, blame or set someone up for something they have not done. It was originally an...
Since the 12th century, the word stitch has enjoyed several meanings. Firstly, it means a stab or prick with a sharp instrument, such as a needle or d...
Fired up, excited, US surfer slang from c. 1963.
To stomach or have the stomach for something means to have the ability and wherewithal to persist or succeed in some difficult task or assignment and...
see Cold as stone
see Cold as stone
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see Stone the crows
Australian exclamation of surprise or annoyance dates from c. 1930 and most probably derives from the annoying presence of crows near new-born lambs o...
see Cold as stone
US slang from the 1950s that means intoxicated from either alcohol or drugs.
As a nickname, Stonewall was the name given to Confederate General Jackson who stood with his men like a stone wall, at the First Battle of Bull Run i...
see Broke