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"Plumb" refers to a "plumb-bob," a device used to make sure that a building is built straight up-and-down (not leaning). "Plumb straight" means "completely straight."
In that way "plumb forgot" came to mean "completely forgot."
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What is the origin of the phrase 'plumb full?
As an informal word meaning "utterly" plumb may derive from its formal meaning of "exactly vertical." But the variant spelling "plum" suggests that its origin may lie elsewhere.
What is the origin of the phrase ram page?
There is no such phrase. There is a word rampage. It is of Scottish origin, perhaps from RAMP, to rear up.
What is the origin of the phrase hey presto?
The Spanish for "I have put" is he puesto, could this be the origin?
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how dare you. you are out of line.
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As an informal word meaning "utterly" plumb may derive from its formal meaning of "exactly vertical." But the variant spelling "plum" suggests that its origin may lie elsewhere.
Should the phrase out of plumb be hyphenated?
Yes and no. The out-of-plumb wall should be hyphenated while the wall was out of plumb should not.
What is the meaning of the phrase 'plumb full?
Completely full.
What is the meaning of the phrase 'plumb full'?
Completely full.
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Humerus
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What is the origin of the phrase ram page?
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What is the origin of the phrase on the rocks?
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What is the origin of the phrase hey presto?
The Spanish for "I have put" is he puesto, could this be the origin?
What is the origin of the 3 branches of the American government?
Some where in Europe...I forgot which country
What is the origin of the phrase 'smart butt'?
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