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"Heavens to Murgatraoyd"
A stylised exclamation of surprise, similar to 'Heavens to Betsy'.
'Heavens to Murgatroyd' is American in origin and dates from the mid 20th century.

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2,500 English idioms, phrases and proverbs that we use every day, with their meanings and origins explained.

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The meanings and origins of thousands of English phrases, sayings, idioms, expressions and proverbs that we use daily.

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What the eye doesn’t see, the heart doesn’t grieve over

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What the eye doesn’t see, the heart doesn’t grieve over

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The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

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The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

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A house is not a home

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All that glitters is not gold.

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Actions speak louder than words

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It’s better to lose a battle and win the war.

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It’s better to lose a battle and win the war.

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Eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth