Ever wondered about all those strange expressions we have in the English language? Expressions like "Taken To The Cleaners" and "Mind Your P's And Q's".

We all know what they mean, but how many of us know why we use them? Here in Phrases And Their Origins, pooclubbers have taken on the monumental task of tracking down the origins of these peculiar phrases and explaining why we have them in regular usage in our language.

So, if you'd like to know the origin any expressions that have confused the nads off you, please send them to us at:

and we'll be happy to assign the task to our expert team of researchers. Or if you'd like to add to or comment of any of the research we have done, we would be pleased to hear from you and add your contribution to our work.

Phrases And Their Origins

• Taken To The Cleaners
• Minding Your P's And Q's
• Hoist By His Own Petard
• Freeze The Balls Off A Brass Monkey
• Full Of Beans
• Kettle Of Fish
• Resting On Your Laurels
• Bone Up
• The Buck Stops Here
• Forty Winks
• On Tenter Hooks
• Up The Swanee
• Not On Your Nelly
• Stick It Up Your Arse
• Cloud Nine

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