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  2. List of proverbial phrases - Wikipedia

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    If known, their origins are noted. A proverbial phrase or expression is a type of conventional saying similar to a proverb and transmitted by oral tradition. The difference is that a proverb is a fixed expression, while a proverbial phrase permits alterations to fit the grammar of the context. [1] [2] In 1768, John Ray defined a proverbial ...

  3. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so-lute-ly ...

  4. Piggyback (transportation) - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, TOFC traffic grew from 1% of freight in 1957 to 5% in 1964 and 15% in 1986. [6] [7] A railway wagon of one track gauge can be carried on a flat wagon (transporter wagon or rollbock) of another gauge. In addition, an entire train of coupled wagons of one gauge can be carried on continuous rails on a train of flat wagons of ...

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    Updated August 10, 2016 at 7:09 PM StarCraft 2 Heart of the Swarm cheats tips Chances are, you're already knee deep in purple goop, impaling fools in StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm on your PC or Mac.

  6. Bullock cart - Wikipedia

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    A bullock cart or ox cart (sometimes called a bullock carriage when carrying people in particular) is a two-wheeled or four-wheeled vehicle pulled by oxen. It is a means of transportation used since ancient times in many parts of the world. They are still used today where modern vehicles are too expensive or less suitable for the local ...

  7. Fireman's carry - Wikipedia

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    An Iranian soldier performing a fireman's carry to rescue a wounded comrade while using his pistol in a military exercise. A fireman's carry or fireman's lift (also firefighter's-) is a technique allowing one person to carry another person without assistance, by placing the carried person across the shoulders of the carrier. [1]

  8. Stretcher bearer - Wikipedia

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    It is largely used before and up to the Second World War and is derived from the British English verb to stretcher means "to carry someone on a stretcher". A stretcher-bearer party, sometimes a stretcher party or company, is a group or a band of people temporarily or regularly associated which have to carry injured persons with stretchers.

  9. Photo of woman crossing her legs on a subway is baffling the ...

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    For some people it's hard enough to just sit comfortable with one leg over the other -- and men especially. After Imgur user SickOfFeelingNumb posted the photo , hundreds of people began commenting.