"It’s no secret that Americans borrow phrases from other countries. To quit something 'cold turkey' (abruptly) came from Canada, and the Brits taught us that you can't 'have your cake and eat it, too' (have it both ways). But Americans have created plenty of their own sayings, so jump on the bandwagon and learn more about these popular idioms and expressions."
A recent Word Genius article offered an overview of some of these expressions
To access the complete article, please visit:
Word Genius: U.S. Phrases That Baffle the Rest of the World (21 MAR 23)
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