[Idiom] Origin of Idioms.....

[JuanRodriguez]

Good morning, all.

This is my first post after "searching" for the answer w/o any luck....

Is there a site that offers the "origin" of idioms vs or in addition to their meaning ??

I know that I can ask the question regarding a specific idiom here and someone will likely respond but I'm looking for more of a "one stop" site that will give me the origin if it is known.

Thank You in advance,

Juan

[RonBee]

Yes, there are such sites. All you have to do is google a specific idiom and you will probably find one. (Many idioms are explained here, but I don't think we delve into origins much.) Give me a "minute" and I will find such a website. (Somebody else will probably come up with one before I do.)

[JuanRodriguez]

Originally Posted by RonBee

Yes, there are such sites. All you have to do is google a specific idiom and you will probably find one. (Many idioms are explained here, but I don't think we delve into origins much.) Give me a "minute" and I will find such a website. (Somebody else will probably come up with one before I do.)

Thank you for your response...... Yes, "Googling" an idiom I was interested is what led me to this site to begin with....... but I'm interested in the origin as much as I am in the meaning.....

If you or anyone else can point me to a site that would satisfy both needs, I would greatly appreciate it.....

[RonBee]

Here are a few:

Sayings and Phrases - meanings and origins
American Idioms (Meanings and Origins) [A thru H]
On the origins of idioms
English Idioms Dictionaries -- First bunch — Gaia: Multilingual Group