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7 Common English Idioms (and Their Origins) — Over the Top, Scot-Free & More
Curious why we say things like “over the top” or “scot-free”? In this lesson I dig into the odd and memorable histories behind seven English idioms and explain how those stories give each phrase its meaning. You’ll learn when to call somethingover the top, what scot-free originally meant (and what it means now), why a baker’s dozen exists, how honeymoons began (it involved getting drunk), and when to warn someone not to beat around the bush – all with quick example sentences you can use immediately. If you love language stories and want to sound natural in English (without guessing), this lesson is for you.
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