Q. We know that we’re not supposed to look a gift horse in the mouth. We may invoke this gifted horse etiquette a lot. But what does the phrase mean, and where does it originate? . A. First things first: the ‘gift horse’ idiom warns us not to be ungrateful

Q. Bright colours beckon, travel bliss is high, must bottle a bit of this dream. Aha! A souvenir. Which of your travel souvenirs do you treasure most? Which are shoved into the bottom of a junk drawer, mess cupboard, or deeply embowelled storage box? Which souvenirs do travellers regret getting

Q. What are some striking jobs from days gone by? . A. Barber Surgeon Yes. They did both. A little snip here, a little snip there. Barber surgeons were particularly active with soldiers in the Middle Ages. Some believe that the red and white swirl of the barber’s pole symbolizes

Q. All limits are lifted, do what you have to do, this is a ‘no holds barred’ situation. What’s the origin of this phrase? . A. ‘No holds barred’ is rooted in the world of wrestling. While certain wrestling holds might be otherwise forbidden, this is not the case right