Twists & Turns of Phrase

Ever wonder what those zany turns of phrase really mean? Or where the devil they come from? Well, you’ll find a few answers here. Browse the image catalogue below and click to find your answers. 

X  A Wild Goose Chase	x	x The Dead Hand (of Something)
x Riding Shotgun	x	x Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth
x  Open a Can of Worms	x	x Sell Like Hotcakes
x  Beyond the Black Stump	x	x
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