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Kick the bucket
Language; Idioms
An English expression that means die. Its origin remains unclear, although a common theory thinks the term relates to the method of killing someone with hanging. A noose is tied around the neck while ...
High on the hog
Language; Idioms
Living in Luxury. This idiom is said to come from the fact that the best cuts of meat on a pig come from the back and upper leg and that the wealthy ate cuts from 'high on the hog', while the paupers ...
In the buff
Language; Idioms
Nude ro naked. The term came from the light leather tunic buff-coat which was worn by English soldiers up until the 17th century. The original meaning of 'in the buff' was simply to be wearing such a ...