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Let’s face it—most of us fling around idioms like confetti without the slightest clue what we’re actually saying. Ever told someone to “bite the bullet”? Congratu-freakin-lations, you’ve just endorsed primitive battlefield dentistry. And when Aunt Carol says she got “caught red-handed” sneaking cake at 2 a.m…
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10 Everyday Sayings with Surprisingly Violent Origins
Let’s face it—most of us fling around idioms like confetti without the slightest clue what we’re actually saying. Ever told someone to “bite the bullet”? Congratu-freakin-lations, you’ve just endorsed primitive battlefield dentistry. And when Aunt Carol says she got “caught red-handed” sneaking cake at 2 a.m…