In the 1400´s a law was set forth
in England that a man was allowed
to beat his wife with a stick no thicker
than his thumb. Hence we have “the
rule of thumb”.
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Many years ago in Scotland, a new
game was invented. It was ruled
“Gentlemen Only —Ladies Forbidden”.
And thus the word “golf” entered into the
English language.
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Expression of this month: “A too-trite saying”
Meaning: a saying which is overused or
commonplace, lacking originality and
interest. A saying worn by use.
