If you’ve ever wondered who started some catch phrases like “Too much of a good thing,” “Green eyed monster,” “Love is blind” and “Good riddance!” It was...
William Shakespeare. A 20 year old named Becky from London started a list and posted it on her English Muse blog – and here are some Shakespearean classics:
• For goodness’ sake
• Come what may
• A sorry sight
• A piece of work
• Wild goose chase
• Laughing stock
• Brave new world
• Break the ice
• Vanish into thin air
• In a pickle
• Off with his head
• Dead as a doornail
Becky’s blog has gone viral – one phrase NOT attributed to Shakespeare. And if that “makes your hair stand on end,” you have him to thank for that one too.
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