P is for Phrases

I love to write and therefore, I love to know about the origins of words and phrases.  In other words, I like to know the etymology of words and phrases.  Where did they come from?  Why do we use them?  Does anybody know these things?

There are a few that don't seem to have an exact origin.  However, many phrases do have an origin whether they be from sports or from literature.  Many phrases are also older than we think they are. 

There is a guy that has done some research into phrases, but I like to try to do more research and see if more information can be found.  Sometimes, though, the only information that can be found is the information that he provided.

I am glad that Gary Martin does this.  I just think it would be nice if others provided some information about these phrases, too.  My best articles are written when I can find at least one or two other sources that tell me something in the past about the phrase or how it is currently used.

I have so many phrase origin articles that it is not possible to have time to link to all of them.  Therefore, here are a few of my favorites.

Knock Into a Cocked Hat
Know Your Onions
Sound Bite
Many A Little Makes a Mickle
The Proof Is in the Pudding

If you want to see other phrase origin articles that I have written, go to http://www.bridgetilenedelaney.tk and then scroll down to where it says "Search Bridget Ilene Delaney's Content."  In the text input box under that, type "phrase origins" and then push the search button next to the text input box.