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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

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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

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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

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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 ___________

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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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