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Rule of Thumb — Where did that come from?

Posted on May 3, 2017 by J.W. Martin Where did that come from?

I’ve had this one completely wrong for years. Last week ’rule of thumb’ was requested. I didn’t want to do it at first. Anyone who has...

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In the Nick of Time — Where did that come from?

Posted on April 27, 2017 by J.W. Martin Misc

Okay, who’s Nick and how is he always so perfectly on time? There’s no mystery behind the meaning of, “in the nick of time.” It’s to...

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