What is the origin of the phrase "right up my (his, her, etc.) alley"??? Is it as simple as referring to being "in my neighborhood of expertise" or is there some sort of bowling reference going on? Google's letting me down here -- but maybe my search capacities are a little rusty.
posted on Jul 18, 2006 - 2 answers

What is the Etymological origin of the phrase "And How!" used as an exclamation. [more inside]
posted on Mar 23, 2005 - 7 answers

What is the origin of saying shocked twice to indicate emphasis (e.g., "I'm shocked, SHOCKED, that you would insinuate such a thing.")? Googling just brings up examples of it in speech and no origin.
posted on Jan 14, 2005 - 29 answers