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OP Hi,
I am quite interested in etymologies - more of phrases, than words - and would really like to know the origins/coinage of the following phrases & the stories behind them (i.e. the who/when/how/why - in short, the whole kit and caboodle!):
1) Affirmative action
2) Brain drain
3) Phrases like " he wept in his shirt-sleeves" & "he wept with his pants on". I mean, how does someone come up with something like that?!!
I'd be grateful if you could get back to me with the answers at quizzersapru@gmail.com.
Thank you.
Cheers,
Shantanu.
Cogito ergo sum!
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Etymologies quizzersapru 01/17/07 07:59 PM Re: Etymologies AnnaStrophic 01/17/07 08:14 PM Re: Etymologies Zed 01/18/07 11:43 PM Re: Etymologies Hydra 01/19/07 07:53 AM
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