What are some words that are said without their original context?

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What are some words that are used without their original context?

For example, "That room is already booked."  Since hotel rooms are no longer reserved by writing the reservation in a book, this term is used without it's original context.

vwigutow · Accepted Answer

'Hang up the cel phone' - hang up
'Look in the My Computer folder' - folder     ---------------

Level 7 is Best · Answer

Pot calling the kettle black
Burning the midnight oil
Chink in the armor
More problems than Carter has little liver pills 
Freelance writer

Anonymous · Answer

"I saw the writing on the wall..."  is from the Bible.

What are some words that are said without their original context?

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