Unfortunately it is very often impossible to say for certain where an old expression comes from.

What are some old sayings. On the pigs back. Have fun reading them and pass them on to someone who you think might need them. Here are some of the great old-timey old-fashioned sayings and phrases.

On a hiding to nothing. Árinni kennir illur ræðari. When hunting birds some people would beat about the bush to drive them out into the open.

On the shoulders of giants. Similar to popular sayings such as beating around the bush There are plenty of other expressions on here to read about over 200 and counting. This old saying is said to come from the days when bakers were severely punished for baking underweight loaves.

Old Quotes Baby Quotes Family Quotes Life Quotes Southern Sayings Southern Women Southern Pride Southern Style Adages And Proverbs. Altfor reint har ingen smak. Quite a few of them have some hilarious things to say about getting old and old age.

Digging exploring uncovering releasing renewing refreshing soothing encouraging reprimanding questioning and loving. Age mellows some people. Others it makes rotten.

Some added a loaf to a batch of a dozen to be above suspicion. Honestly sometimes I trul. On the side of the angels.