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Off The Deep End

This expression is fairly new, dating back to the early 1900s.  In many recreational buildings with inddor swimming pools, there were no lines showing the depth of the water.  Swimmers familiar with the pool knew which end was deep and which was shallow, while newcomers hadn't a clue.  It was these new swimmers - who took on more than they could handle without being careful - that inspired the expression.

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Ohio

The state's name is Iriquois for "great," "fine," or "good river".

 

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On a Roll

This phrase takes its name from the gambling tables - more specifically the craps tables.  Every crapshooter earns for the time when each roll of the dice will produce another in a long string of wins.  Consequently, anyone enjoying a great streak of luck is thought of as being on a roll.

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On The Nose

Directors of early radio programs found that they often had to communicate with people in front of live microphones. In order to give directions without making sounds, a special sign language was developed. When a program was running precisely on schedule, the person watching the time put a finger alongside his or her nose.