Grave robbers, gore and the pursuit of knowledge gave rise to this 19th-century phrase.

What do an English inventor and Australian boozers have in common? This word.

This phrase has it all: highwaymen, desperate measures to beat the hangman, and an incredibly inventive idea...

The Irish language gave rise to one version of this word; American English gave us the current version. And it all rests on a dubious Irish reputation for dodgy jewellery.

This is a 19th century phrase that was made popular by members of the criminal community.

An odd interplay between storytelling and construction gave rise to this phrase.

Take a trip into the world of Greek Mythology and visit a wise oracle to discover the origins of this phrase.

This is one of the many synonyms for "understand", and it involves pedantic sailors and good long rope.

An old sartorial tradition helped give rise to this phrase.

This phrase involves religious persecution, divine intervention and a plain old lucky streak.