The idiom "to lie between your teeth" means to lie to someone's face without shame. It originated from the act of intentionally deceiving someone while looking them directly in the face.

The origin of the idiom 'fudging the truth' is unclear, but it likely comes from the verb 'fudge,' which originally meant to fit or adjust something improperly. Over time, 'fudging' came to imply manipulating or distorting the truth in a deceitful manner.

algebra, alchemy (Arab) bungalow, curry, khaki(Indian) anorak, kayak (Eskimo) zeitgeist, schadenfreude (German) macaroni, zucchini, graffiti, cappucino (Italian) bandalero, tango, guerrilla(Spanish) tromp-l'oeil, courgette, portmanteau (French) boom, advocaat (Dutch) vodka (Russian) okay (American) geyser (Icelandic) fjord (Norwegian) shanghai (Chinese) banzai, karaoke, karate, kamikaze(Japanese) hula-hula, bikini (Polynesian)

The word "yogurt" comes from Turkish, derived from the Turkish word "yoğurt."

The phrase "falling asleep" likely originates from the feeling of gradually losing consciousness and transitioning from wakefulness to sleep, resembling a downward or falling motion. This phrase has been used historically to describe the process of entering a state of sleep.

* ASTRO (star) * AUTO (self) * BIO (life) * GEO (earth) * GRAM (something written) * GRAPH (something that writes) * METER (measure) * MICRO (small) * MONO (single, one) * OLOGY (study of) * PHONE (sound) * PHOTO (light) * TELE (far away) * PHOBIA (fear)

The term "bungalow' originated in India, coming from the Hindi word "bangla" meaning "belonging to Bengal." It was initially used to describe a type of thatched cottage common in Bengal. The design and layout of these cottages spread to other countries, where the term "bungalow" was adopted to refer to single-story houses with a similar style.

The word "shamrock" comes from the Irish word "seamair óg," which means "young clover." It refers to a type of three-leafed clover that is considered a symbol of Ireland and is traditionally associated with St. Patrick's Day.

"To go postal" is a slang phrase, meaning to suddenly and violently lose your temper, blow up, flip out, or erupt in a sudden rage that seems to have no explanation or to be wildly out of proportion to its cause. This is because of a very unfortunate incident back in the late '80s or early '90s (if I recall correctly), in which a U.S. Postal Service worker became disgruntled over something (he may have been fired, or passed over for promotion -- I don't remember), left the Post Office where he was working, came back with an assault weapon, and shot the place to smithereens, killing several of his co-workers, some innocent customers, and then himself. It was a shocking massacre, the more so because the guy was apparently a very quiet type who kept to himself, so no one had ever thought of him as potentially violent. The shock to society at the time was similar to the recent Virginia Tech shooting. The worst part was that after this incident, there were other similar ones in which a "quiet" guy suddenly snapped and committed a horrible mass murder. A number of the "copycat" incidents involved other postal workers, and suddenly the U.S. Postal Service had a public-relations nightmare on its hands, as customers were afraid to go to the Post Office and USPS employees were afraid to come to work. I'm not a postal worker -- maybe there's one reading this who can correct me? -- but as I recall, the USPS responded to the incident by putting up bullet-proof glass windows at some Post Office counters and starting some sort of stress-prevention program for their employees. I don't know if it worked, but I hope so. As it happens, the postal workers at my local Post Office are friendly and helpful! :-)

The term "bigwig" originated in the 17th century and was used to refer to wealthy or important individuals who wore elaborate wigs, which were fashionable at the time. It symbolized their status and influence in society.

The term "elbow" likely comes from the Latin word "ulna," which is the bone in the forearm that is closest to the surface at the joint. The bend in the arm resembles a sharp angle similar to the shape of the letter "L," which is why it is called an elbow.

The name 'Robert' likely evolved into the nickname 'Bob' through a process called rhyming slang. People often shorten names or words by using rhyming patterns to make them easier to say. In this case, the shortening of 'Robert' to 'Bob' followed this pattern.

• Happy (happier, happiest, happily)
• Mood (moody, moodiness)
• Pretty (prettier, prettiest, prettily)
• Self (selfish, unselflish, yourself, itself, selfless)

The word "krisha" is not commonly used in the English language. It could be a misspelling or a word from another language. Can you provide more context or information so I can better understand and assist you?

"It goes to show" is a phrase used to emphasize that a particular situation or outcome demonstrates a point or supports an argument. It highlights the significance or relevance of something that has been observed or experienced.

Sure! Some examples of homonyms with the same spelling are:

1. Bark (sound a dog makes) and bark (outer covering of a tree)
2. Bat (flying mammal) and bat (sports equipment)
3. Plant (living organism) and plant (to place in soil)
4. Tear (to rip) and tear (drop of liquid from the eye)
5. Lead (to guide) and lead (metal)
6. Wind (movement of air) and wind (to twist)
7. Bow (knot) and bow (weapon for shooting arrows)
8. Row (line of objects) and row (to paddle a boat)
9. Light (not heavy) and light (source of illumination)
10. Fair (just) and fair (event with amusement rides)

Metaphors do not use the words like or as. Metaphors compare two things as though one is the other. My horse is a bolt of lightening. My son in law was such a beast. Her eyes were pools of water. His legs were pogo sticks.

The term "bungalow" originated from the Hindi word "bangala," meaning "belonging to Bengal." Bungalows were first built in the Bengal region of India, characterized by single-story, low-rise houses with wide verandas. The design was later adapted and popularized by British colonialists in the 19th century.

The Japanese word "inu" meaning dog is of Japanese origin and does not come from the Chinese language. It has been a part of the Japanese language for a long time and is unique to Japanese.

The word "antarctic" comes from the Greek word "antarktikos," which means "opposite the Arctic." It refers to the region surrounding the South Pole.

The simple predicate is the main verb in a sentence that expresses the action or state of being of the subject. It is sometimes referred to as the verb phrase, as it typically consists of the main verb and any auxiliary verbs. In simpler terms, it is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject is doing or being.

The term "speakeasy" originated during the Prohibition era in the United States (1920-1933) when the sale of alcoholic beverages was banned. These illicit establishments were called "speakeasies" because patrons had to speak quietly about them to avoid attracting attention from authorities. The name reflects the secretive and clandestine nature of these illegal bars.

"Robbing the cradle" is a colloquial phrase used to describe a situation where one person, usually an adult, is romantically involved with someone who is significantly younger, often implying that it is inappropriate or unethical due to the age difference.