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Generally, "old wives tales" refer to sayings, practices or stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. Sometimes these practices are superstitious and seem silly. example: "If you keep making that face, it's going to stick that way." or, butter is good for a burn (which it is, not, by the way), knocking on wood after saying something bad (some people claim this keeps the nymphs inside the wood to stay there and not cause mischeif/bad luck)
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∙ 14y agoIt probably wasn't the original source, but it is found in the New Testament of The Bible in 1 Timothy 4:7.
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What is origin of the phrase Strong as an ox?
it comes from old french old greek and old latin
What is the origin of the phrase arm pit?
It's not a phrase, and it's one word "armpit". Origin is from Old English earm "arm" and pytt "hole in the ground".
What is the origin of the phrase 'sent down'?
This phrase originates with the 'Old Bailey' in London, where the remand cells were literally under the court itself.
What country did the phrase all and sundry originate?
The words are of Old English origin, the original for 'sundry' was 'syndrig' meaning separate and apart. In the 12th Century the phrase emerged meaning 'odds and ends'
What is the ORIGIN of the PHRASE THE older the bull the stiffer the horn?
That is what Marlboro man answered Harley Davidson when he asked him how did it feel to be an old man. (Harley Davidson and Marlboro Man is an old movie with Mickey Rourke)
When was The Old Wives' Tale created?
The Old Wives' Tale was created in 1908.
Does biting your tongue get rid of wasps?
No, it has no effect on them. That is an old wives tale.
Are cats and dogs really enemies?
no, that is just an old wives tale. but they can be.
Does niacin clean out prescription drugs?
Niacin will not clean any drugs out of your system. This is an old wives' tale (or, rather, an old druggie's tale).
Do Pineapple and Papaya have abortive effect?
no, urban legend/old wives tale
Why do birds desert their eggs when people touch them?
they won't.its an old wives tale.
How can bee pollen help you get pregnant?
That sounds like an old wives tale.
Is it true that the devil is pushing off the cliff if you jump in your sleep?
No. that is an old wives tale.
Carrying a baby high means you are having a girl?
Not necessarily. It is an old wives tale.
Does heartburn when pregnant mean your baby will have a lot of hair?
No, that's a old wives tale.
Why does dropping a fork mean a woman will visit?
It doesn't, its just an old wives tale.
Where does the term 'old wives tale' come from?
The concept of old wives tales is ancient. In the 1st Century the apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, 'But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness'.
