Old sayings and where they originated
1. "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" - This saying dates back to 1866 and was first recorded in the publication Notes and Queries. It is believed to have originated from the Welsh proverb "Eat an apple on going to bed, and you'll keep the doctor from earning his bread."
2. "Bite the bullet" - This saying originated from the practice of having soldiers bite on a bullet during surgery to help them endure the pain before anesthesia was widely used.
3. "Break the ice" - This saying comes from the practice of breaking ice to allow ships to pass through, particularly in the Arctic regions. It is now used metaphorically to describe breaking the tension in a social situation.
4. "Don't cry over spilled milk" - This saying dates back to the 17th century and is believed to have originated from a similar expression in the Spanish language. It is used to advise against worrying about things that have already happened and cannot be changed.
5. "A watched pot never boils" - This saying is believed to have originated in England in the 18th century. It is used to convey the idea that time seems to pass more slowly when one is eagerly waiting for something to happen.
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