Which Irish words have passed down into English?
I was born into an Irish family living in London. This has left me with an Irish name, an English voice and an extra trove of words and phrases that have passed down from the Irish language.
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Where does the word #hashtag come from?
Hashtags are the # symbols used on Twitter and other social media, like Instagram and Facebook.
What does inside baseball mean?
Inside baseball is a term popular with political and media analysts.
What is the 'be all and end all'? Where does it come from?
The 'be-all-and-end-all' is now used to refer to a decisive life-changing event. It is usually used in the negative e.g. Your exams are important but are not the be-all-and-all.
Where does the word OK come from?
The word OK entered American English in the 19th century and is now one of the most popular in the language. But there is little agreement as to its origins.