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The Origin of Words and Phrases: Common Idioms

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Exploring the Origins of 'Cold Shoulder' and 'Bury the Hatchet' Idioms

Exploring the misconstrued basis of 'cold shoulder', linked to a Scottish novelist's error in translating a Bible passage, and the literal source of 'bury the hatchet' in Native American peace customs documented by early settlers.

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