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Kanonathena Posted 20 years ago
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made no bones about
Moore has certainly made absolutely no bones about his incredible dislike (borderline hatred) of President Bush.
Where does this phrase originate from?
Thank you.
Where does this phrase originate from?
Thank you.
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the origin is quite controversial. some say it comes from the idea that people eat soup with no bones confidently, in a manner of speaking, they swallow it without fear of being hurt. if you make no bones about something when you speak, you do not fear of the consequences.
- the origin is quite controversial.
- some say it comes from the idea that people eat soup with no bones confidently, in a manner of speaking, they swallow it without fear of being hurt.
- if you make no bones about something when you speak, you do not fear of the consequences.
- incho
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the origin is quite controversial.
some say it comes from the idea that people eat soup with no bones confidently, in a manner of speaking, they swallow it without fear of being hurt.
if you make no bones about something when you speak, you do not fear of the consequences.
incho
some say it comes from the idea that people eat soup with no bones confidently, in a manner of speaking, they swallow it without fear of being hurt.
if you make no bones about something when you speak, you do not fear of the consequences.
incho
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