Origin of the “dogs of war”
The phrase “dogs of war” refers, today, to human mercenaries; men who enjoy the macho thrill of killing and maiming with destructive weapons. They take… Read More »Origin of the “dogs of war”
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The phrase “to be treated worse than a dog” needs to be dropped
In the interests of dog and animal welfare, it is time that humankind stopped comparing the ill-treatment of people with the typical treatment of dogs.… Read More »The phrase “to be treated worse than a dog” needs to be dropped
Leaders should stop saying people ‘behave like animals’
It is time to stop describing bad human behaviour as the behaviour of animals. We all know the saying, “He behaved like an animal”. Today,… Read More »Leaders should stop saying people ‘behave like animals’
Hag-ridden horses and people
This is a very old saying based on superstition and it appears that the phrase “hag-ridden” applies to both people and horses. A hag-ridden person… Read More »Hag-ridden horses and people
Mahatma Gandhi would say that modern China is immoral
Pretty well everyone knows the famous Mahatma Gandhi saying which I repeat here: “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged… Read More »Mahatma Gandhi would say that modern China is immoral
‘Raining cats and dogs’ – origin of the saying
No doubt you will find that different people produce a different answer to this question. My research indicates that the idiom “raining cats and dogs”… Read More »‘Raining cats and dogs’ – origin of the saying