Historical Origins of Common Phrases We Use Today 🤯 [Part 7]
Have you ever wondered where some of the old phrases we still use today come from? Before TV, football matches were broadcast on the radio, and the pitch was divided into sections to make it easier for listeners. If the ball went back to the goalkeeper’s box, commentators would say "back to square one," meaning to start over. In the 1920s, carnival games offered cigars as top prizes for adults. If you didn’t win but came very close, you'd hear "close, but no cigar." And in the 18th century, hat makers used toxic substances to create felt, causing mood swings and paranoia—hence the phrase "mad as a hatter." If you're curious about the fascinating origins of everyday phrases, like and subscribe!
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