Who coined the phrase, 'coined the phrase?'?
POLL: Dollar coin or dollar bill?
POLL: Dollar coin or dollar bill?
Anonymous
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http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/coin-a-phrase.html
This usage began in the mid 20th century. For example, in Francis Brett Young's novel Mr. Lucton's Freedom, 1940:
"It takes all sorts to make a world, to coin a phrase."
I got it I got it I am so proud.
Fuzzybutt
The phrase was made popular by
professor Willaby B Coin
Who said the same phrases over and over again.. to the point that people where tired of hearing it.
Heard a phrase alot then - he coined the phrase.
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Ah, well you already have a "wiki" answer, so I'll say: Hm, someone who liked "dimes."
POLL: I like coins. You ever try to flip a dollar and see if it's heads or tails? Ever throw a dollar into a well and make a wish? Exactly. Coins are more popular.
Just ask Dimebag Darrell. (10 points if you know who that is, haha)
Anonymous
Some dude with a thing for coins and or Phrases.
Mag
Mr. Coin....
Dollar Coin....