Tagged: origin of old English sayings

Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater

Interesting Histories

July 10, 2021

Historical Truths Behind Old English Sayings

Why brides carry a bouquet at weddings; The rule of thumb; It’s raining cats and dogs; Bringing home the bacon

Wear your heart on your sleeve

Interesting Histories

February 16, 2018

Shakespearean Phrases: Historical Truths Behind Old English Sayings II

The origin of some popular Shakespearean phrases and the historical truths behind some English sayings