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Politics / Re: Anxiety In APC Over Board Appointments by Mattew690(m): 10:56am On May 09, 2016 |
God punish all APC Leave change I beg 2 Likes 1 Share |
Celebrities / Re: Mothers' Day: Omoni Oboli With Her Sons (Photos) by Mattew690(m): 10:53am On May 09, 2016 |
This small girl do born 3 NA GOD change be diz oh |
Politics / Re: Ernest Shonekan Celebrates His 80th Birthday Today by Mattew690(m): 9:21am On May 09, 2016 |
Dem kill dele giwa Dem kill saro wiwa Oppressor Oppressor |
Celebrities / Re: Solidstar To Drop New Ablum "WEED" by Mattew690(m): 9:19am On May 09, 2016 |
Weeeeedd for dem Africa Wield world |
Politics / Re: Homes Owned By Nigerian Politicians In The UK (photos) by Mattew690(m): 9:18am On May 09, 2016 |
God punissh D man 9ja ................ |
Celebrities / Re: Sylvia Nduka In Husband Snatching Scandal by Mattew690(m): 7:53pm On May 06, 2016 |
Wetin dey now |
Events / Re: Why Do Men Cry On Their Wedding Day...(photo) by Mattew690(m): 1:37am On May 03, 2016 |
Most times we use English expressions,
phrases and idioms in our daily
conversations, we have gotten so used to
these words that most people cannot do
without it, here are some of the
expressions and their origins:
www.greenloaded.com
1. Letting the cat out of the bag:This
phrase means to reveal secret or hidden
facts. The origin is traced to pig farmers
market in England centuries ago, where a
dubious seller might put a cat in place of
a pig and you won’t be aware until you
get home and let the cat out of the bag.
2. Beating around the bush:This means
talking around a subject matter without
coming to the point. This phrase had its
origin from hunting. In the middle ages
specifically in the 1400s or 1500s during
hunting for birds, hunters normally hire
“beaters” whose duty was to beat around
bushes to cause birds or other animals
beneath to run out so that they could be
hunted. In case of boar hunting, it is safer
to beat around the bush to avoid attack,
or whack a nest of bees which will bring
the hunting to halt.
www.greenloaded.com
3. BORN WITH SILVER SPOON: This
popular expression when used illustrates
that one is born into a wealthy family or
is to inherit a large wealth. Mediaval
spoons were usually made of wood. It
become a tradition in many countries for
well to do godparents to give a silver
spoon to their godchildren at christening
ceremonies. This is attributed to be the
source of the phrase.
www.greenloaded.com
4. STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSES MOUTH:
This when used by a person means that
the information is authentic, reliable and
edible. The horses teeth tells you the
horses age and health of the horse. A
smart horse trader or buyer could get all
the information he needed from the
horses mouth. That is directly without the
“truth” from anyone else.
5. TO FOLLOW SUIT: The meaning of this
phrase is to do something as somebody
else. The origin comes from card games
where if someone plays a card, then you
have to play another card that’s the same
suit.
6. BEAR WITH ME: Bear with me simply
means someone is asking for
furtherance or patience. The “bear” in the
word is an old verb “to carry” you are
asking someone to carry a burden with
you, until you both get to the destination.
www.greenloaded.com
7. SCOT FREE: Means to be completely
free from harm, restraint or punishment.
Scot is a Scandinavian word for tax and it
migrated to Britain and mutated into
“Scot”. No one likes paying tax and
people have been getting scot free since
at least the 11th century.
8. SCAPE GOAT: This term refers to
someone who is punished for the deeds
of others. A scapegoat was originally a
goat driven off into the wilderness as
part of the ceremonies of the Day of
Atonement in Judaism. The idea was that
the goat, having the sins if the people
placed upon its back, would be sent out
to perish, thus saving the people by its
death. Read the book of Leviticus 16:6 in
the holy bible.
9. THROW IN THE TOWEL: This simply
means to quit to avoid further suffering
or difficulties. The expression drives from
boxing. When a boxer is suffering a
beating and his corner want to stop the
fight they literally throw in the towel to
indicate their conceding of the fight.
10. BURY THE HATCHET: To settle your
differences with an adversary. The origin
is traced to the Native Americans whom
Christopher Columbus described as the
“indios”, Hatchets were buried by the
chief of tribes when they come to a
peace agreement.
Source: http://Greenloaded.com 2 Likes |
Celebrities / Re: Azuka Ogujiuba, Tiwa Savage's Interviewer Responds To Her Critics, Reveals More by Mattew690(m): 1:35am On May 03, 2016 |
Most times we use English expressions,
phrases and idioms in our daily
conversations, we have gotten so used to
these words that most people cannot do
without it, here are some of the
expressions and their origins:
www.greenloaded.com
1. Letting the cat out of the bag:This
phrase means to reveal secret or hidden
facts. The origin is traced to pig farmers
market in England centuries ago, where a
dubious seller might put a cat in place of
a pig and you won’t be aware until you
get home and let the cat out of the bag.
2. Beating around the bush:This means
talking around a subject matter without
coming to the point. This phrase had its
origin from hunting. In the middle ages
specifically in the 1400s or 1500s during
hunting for birds, hunters normally hire
“beaters” whose duty was to beat around
bushes to cause birds or other animals
beneath to run out so that they could be
hunted. In case of boar hunting, it is safer
to beat around the bush to avoid attack,
or whack a nest of bees which will bring
the hunting to halt.
www.greenloaded.com
3. BORN WITH SILVER SPOON: This
popular expression when used illustrates
that one is born into a wealthy family or
is to inherit a large wealth. Mediaval
spoons were usually made of wood. It
become a tradition in many countries for
well to do godparents to give a silver
spoon to their godchildren at christening
ceremonies. This is attributed to be the
source of the phrase.
www.greenloaded.com
4. STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSES MOUTH:
This when used by a person means that
the information is authentic, reliable and
edible. The horses teeth tells you the
horses age and health of the horse. A
smart horse trader or buyer could get all
the information he needed from the
horses mouth. That is directly without the
“truth” from anyone else.
5. TO FOLLOW SUIT: The meaning of this
phrase is to do something as somebody
else. The origin comes from card games
where if someone plays a card, then you
have to play another card that’s the same
suit.
6. BEAR WITH ME: Bear with me simply
means someone is asking for
furtherance or patience. The “bear” in the
word is an old verb “to carry” you are
asking someone to carry a burden with
you, until you both get to the destination.
www.greenloaded.com
7. SCOT FREE: Means to be completely
free from harm, restraint or punishment.
Scot is a Scandinavian word for tax and it
migrated to Britain and mutated into
“Scot”. No one likes paying tax and
people have been getting scot free since
at least the 11th century.
8. SCAPE GOAT: This term refers to
someone who is punished for the deeds
of others. A scapegoat was originally a
goat driven off into the wilderness as
part of the ceremonies of the Day of
Atonement in Judaism. The idea was that
the goat, having the sins if the people
placed upon its back, would be sent out
to perish, thus saving the people by its
death. Read the book of Leviticus 16:6 in
the holy bible.
9. THROW IN THE TOWEL: This simply
means to quit to avoid further suffering
or difficulties. The expression drives from
boxing. When a boxer is suffering a
beating and his corner want to stop the
fight they literally throw in the towel to
indicate their conceding of the fight.
10. BURY THE HATCHET: To settle your
differences with an adversary. The origin
is traced to the Native Americans whom
Christopher Columbus described as the
“indios”, Hatchets were buried by the
chief of tribes when they come to a
peace agreement.
Source: http://Greenloaded.com 2 Likes |
Education / Re: 10 Major English Expressions And Their Origins by Mattew690(m): 1:34am On May 03, 2016 |
Most times we use English expressions,
phrases and idioms in our daily
conversations, we have gotten so used to
these words that most people cannot do
without it, here are some of the
expressions and their origins:
www.greenloaded.com
1. Letting the cat out of the bag:This
phrase means to reveal secret or hidden
facts. The origin is traced to pig farmers
market in England centuries ago, where a
dubious seller might put a cat in place of
a pig and you won’t be aware until you
get home and let the cat out of the bag.
2. Beating around the bush:This means
talking around a subject matter without
coming to the point. This phrase had its
origin from hunting. In the middle ages
specifically in the 1400s or 1500s during
hunting for birds, hunters normally hire
“beaters” whose duty was to beat around
bushes to cause birds or other animals
beneath to run out so that they could be
hunted. In case of boar hunting, it is safer
to beat around the bush to avoid attack,
or whack a nest of bees which will bring
the hunting to halt.
www.greenloaded.com
3. BORN WITH SILVER SPOON: This
popular expression when used illustrates
that one is born into a wealthy family or
is to inherit a large wealth. Mediaval
spoons were usually made of wood. It
become a tradition in many countries for
well to do godparents to give a silver
spoon to their godchildren at christening
ceremonies. This is attributed to be the
source of the phrase.
www.greenloaded.com
4. STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSES MOUTH:
This when used by a person means that
the information is authentic, reliable and
edible. The horses teeth tells you the
horses age and health of the horse. A
smart horse trader or buyer could get all
the information he needed from the
horses mouth. That is directly without the
“truth” from anyone else.
5. TO FOLLOW SUIT: The meaning of this
phrase is to do something as somebody
else. The origin comes from card games
where if someone plays a card, then you
have to play another card that’s the same
suit.
6. BEAR WITH ME: Bear with me simply
means someone is asking for
furtherance or patience. The “bear” in the
word is an old verb “to carry” you are
asking someone to carry a burden with
you, until you both get to the destination.
www.greenloaded.com
7. SCOT FREE: Means to be completely
free from harm, restraint or punishment.
Scot is a Scandinavian word for tax and it
migrated to Britain and mutated into
“Scot”. No one likes paying tax and
people have been getting scot free since
at least the 11th century.
8. SCAPE GOAT: This term refers to
someone who is punished for the deeds
of others. A scapegoat was originally a
goat driven off into the wilderness as
part of the ceremonies of the Day of
Atonement in Judaism. The idea was that
the goat, having the sins if the people
placed upon its back, would be sent out
to perish, thus saving the people by its
death. Read the book of Leviticus 16:6 in
the holy bible.
9. THROW IN THE TOWEL: This simply
means to quit to avoid further suffering
or difficulties. The expression drives from
boxing. When a boxer is suffering a
beating and his corner want to stop the
fight they literally throw in the towel to
indicate their conceding of the fight.
10. BURY THE HATCHET: To settle your
differences with an adversary. The origin
is traced to the Native Americans whom
Christopher Columbus described as the
“indios”, Hatchets were buried by the
chief of tribes when they come to a
peace agreement.
Source: http://Greenloaded.com |
Education / Re: 13 Pictures You’ll Get If You’ve Ever Had A Horrible Nigerian Lecturer by Mattew690(m): 1:03am On May 03, 2016 |
When u mention 13 picture and we see 10 Mumu NL post |
Celebrities / Re: Juliet Ibrahim Stunning In Bantu Knots (Photos) by Mattew690(m): 6:04am On Apr 30, 2016 |
End time actress Una don die NL |
Crime / Re: China-Bound Nigerian Arrested With 130ATM Cards Hidden In Noodles (pic) by Mattew690(m): 6:03am On Apr 30, 2016 |
The guy dey sell ATM Mumu hausa boy |
Celebrities / Re: Tiwa Savage: I Never Slept With Donjazzy, Tuface And Dr Sid by Mattew690(m): 11:02pm On Apr 29, 2016 |
This space is for sell Give me a private message ! The space is still available Hurry now !!!!!!!!!!!!!! The price increase today Best of luck |
Celebrities / Re: Alexreports Joins The List Of Numatville Ambassadors, Gets Plot Of Land by Mattew690(m): 10:59pm On Apr 29, 2016 |
This space is for sell Give me a private message ! The space is still available Hurry now !!!!!!!!!!!!!! The price increase today Best of luck |
Entertainment / Re: Thread deleted by Mattew690(m): 9:35pm On Apr 25, 2016 |
Na so |
Celebrities / Re: Mercy Aigbe, Her Ample Curves And Her Son Step Out In Style (Photos) by Mattew690(m): 5:40am On Apr 25, 2016 |
Mummy aigbe we know your age oh You are old already, no amount of make up can turn you into baby ___________ 1 Like |
Education / Re: Blind Graduate Wants To Sell His Kidney To Further His Education (photo) by Mattew690(m): 5:33am On Apr 25, 2016 |
You will us what you have to get what you want No time |
Religion / Re: What Pastor Victor Kanyari's Daughter Is Posting On Social Media by Mattew690(m): 5:31am On Apr 25, 2016 |
End Time Pastor End time |
Politics / Re: Electricity Workers Suspend Strike by Mattew690(m): 2:43am On Apr 24, 2016 |
Fayose is selling decoder TV Anytin can happen in nigeria |
Celebrities / Re: How We Resolved The Fight Between Wizkid And Linda Ikeji – Lagos Police by Mattew690(m): 2:39am On Apr 24, 2016 |
Wizzzy wizzo Linda Lindo God fire una oh oh oh oh |
Celebrities / Re: Agbani Darego Stunning In Lanre Da Silva (photos) by Mattew690(m): 2:35am On Apr 24, 2016 |
"Agbani Darego self no fit turn me down" Which artist use that words? Am giving away mtn #750 for the correct answer |
Education / Re: UNILAG Students Sign Re-Absorption Form, Before Being Re-admitted Back To School by Mattew690(m): 2:32am On Apr 24, 2016 |
2016 Unilag has turn into secondary school I swear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Education / Re: Unlock Your WAEC And NECO 2016/2017 Exams To A's, B's And C's by Mattew690(m): 5:19pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
If you delete my Account or my post God punish una for nairaland, |
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