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Category: Etymology

10 Origins Behind Everyday Phrases You Still Use

October 25, 2025 Lukas (Luke) Culture, Etymology, History, Idioms, Language

These everyday phrases hide surprising origins, from boxing rings to Greek elections, showing how history continues to shape modern English.

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8 Words We Use Every Day That Were Invented by Accident

October 10, 2025 Lukas (Luke) Etymology, History, Language, Linguistics, Word Origins

Some of our most familiar words weren’t planned at all they were happy accidents that shaped the way we speak today.

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8 Phrases We Use All The Time That You Won’t Believe Are 100 Years Old

October 9, 2025 Lukas (Luke) Culture, Etymology, History, Idioms, Language

Uncover everyday phrases over 100 years old and explore the surprising stories behind words we use every single day.

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