It’s easy to hear people use old sayings and idioms in everyday conversation wherever the English language is common.

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Doug Davison is a writer, photographer and newsroom assistant for the Houston Herald. Contact him by phone at 417-967-2000 or by email at ddavison@houstonherald.com.