The Fascinating stories behind over 600 everyday words and phrases such
as...
Shindig - A veteran square dance caller
will tell you that bruised shins result from the swigging feet of beginning
dancers. A dance that leaves telltale marks on the lower legs of participants
is a shindig.
Alibi - The word is taken straight from
Latin and means "elsewhere." The perfect "alibi" is to prove
one was "elsewhere" when the deed was done.
And many more...
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