English phrases with a military origin (who knew?)
The military origin of these common English phrases may take you by surprise. Learn where ‘blockbuster’, ‘moaning Minnie’ and other sayings come from.
Common English phrases involving animals
How many of these everyday phrases involving animals do you know the origin of? Some may surprise you.
English words and phrases of (surprising) French origin
How many of these English words and phrases did you realise had a French origin? They’re not obvious, including the British ‘loo’!
Surprising origins of food-related phrases
These common phrases have a food-related theme, but you may be surprised by their origin. Prepare to be amazed!
Everyday English phrases with sporting origins
You may be surprised by the origin of these everyday words and phrases. How many did you realise come from the world of sport?