The 'obvious' or accepted explanation isn't always correct. For example, the freed US slave Dred Scott would seem to be the origin of the phrase Scott free but for the fact that it has been in use in English since long before Scott's birth. How to use it To add a new item, just fill in the form at the bottom of the page and press Post Message . Click on the highlighted link to read the message Fill in the form below and press Post Message . Code of Conduct You may see opinions on the origins of phrases that you disagree with on this list.
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