SandyR
SandyR
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The Origins of Old Sayings
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SandyR
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Interesting stuff I didn't know!
Wigglestein
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- Wisconsin
I once heard an anti gun person give a speech where he included the phrase " lock, stock, and barrel." Afterward I asked him if he knew the meaning. He was very smug and said "Of course I do. It refers to the old general store". I replied, "Of course it does, keep using it". 
Murrmurr
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Oh Em Gee.I once heard an anti gun person give a speech where he included the phrase " lock, stock, and barrel." Afterward I asked him if he knew the meaning. He was very smug and said "Of course I do. It refers to the old general store". I replied, "Of course it does, keep using it".
Capt Lightning
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I would suggest the origin of "saved by the bell" is more likely associated with boxing. A boxer who is losing could be spared extra punishment if the bell was rung to end the round. Dead ringer is something quite different and possibly comes from horse racing or some other sport where "ringer" (or similar looking horse) was substituted to effect a betting scam.
I think the term "graveyard shift" could have come about because of guarding fresh graves to prevent grave robbers stealing corpses for medical teaching.
I think the term "graveyard shift" could have come about because of guarding fresh graves to prevent grave robbers stealing corpses for medical teaching.