Dog's breakfast
Article Abstract:
A discussion is presented of the origins of some expressions that incorporate the word 'dog,' including 'dog's breakfast,' 'dog's dinner,' 'dog's bait' and 'dog-eared.'
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
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Seize the hour, day or moment
Article Abstract:
The use of the expressions 'seize the hour,' 'seize the day' and 'seize the moment' is discussed.
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
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The seven-year itch
Article Abstract:
The origin of the expression 'seven-year itch' is discussed.
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
Adultery
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
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Subjects list: Column, English language, Terminology
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