Ivy League = Elite Private Universities In The Northeast

September 12, 2011

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

The focus for the year 2011 will be on terms related to sports.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Gridiron” to see the results of my research. Jim C Sports – IvyLeague

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Gridiron = American Football

September 5, 2011

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

The focus for the year 2011 will be on terms related to sports.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Gridiron” to see the results of my research. Jim C Sports – Gridiron

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Coach = One Who Instructs And Strategizes Athletic Teams

August 29, 2011

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

The focus for the year 2011 will be on terms related to sports.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Coach” to see the results of my research. Jim C Sports – Coach

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Bullpen = Home To Relief Pitchers; Warm-up Area

August 22, 2011

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

The focus for the year 2011 will be on terms related to sports.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Bullpen” to see the results of my research. Jim C Sports – Bullpen

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Calling The Shots = To Be The One Truly In Charge

August 15, 2011

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

The focus for the year 2011 will be on terms related to sports.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Calling The Shots” to see the results of my research. Jim C Sports – Callingtheshots

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Bleachers = The Cheap Seats At A Sporting Event

August 8, 2011

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

The focus for the year 2011 will be on terms related to sports.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Bleachers” to see the results of my research. Jim C Sports – Bleachers

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From Pillar To Post = Fruitless, Meaningless Search

August 1, 2011

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The focus for the year 2011 will be on terms related to sports.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “From Pillar To Post” to see the results of my research. Jim C Sports – FromPillarToPost

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Racket = Oval Frame Strung With Catgut With Attached Handle

July 25, 2011

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The focus for the year 2011 will be on terms related to sports.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Racket/Racquet” to see the results of my research. Jim C Sports – Racket

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Southpaw = Left-handed Athlete

July 18, 2011

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The focus for the year 2011 will be on terms related to sports.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Southpaw” to see the results of my research. Jim C Sports – Southpaw

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British Open = The Only Major Golf Tournament Not In The USA

July 11, 2011

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

The focus for the year 2011 will be on terms related to sports.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “British Open” to see the results of my research. Jim C Sports – BritishOpen

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