I read the thread by RRose. "Catch 22" is a phrase that has gained its meaning from the book by the same title, based on its plot. Are there any other phrases like that, that have gotten their meanings due to an event in history or occurance?
I read the thread by RRose. "Catch 22" is a phrase that has gained its meaning from the book by the same title, based on its plot. Are there any other phrases like that, that have gotten their meanings due to an event in history or occurence?