‘Raining cats and dogs’, ‘as easy as pie’ and ‘bite the bullet’ are among the most confusing turns of phrase, according to Brits.
A study, of 2,000 adults, found a third have been perplexed by an object’s name or a common-place expression.
‘A dime a dozen’ was the most confusing, according to 24 per cent, while ‘cat got your tongue’ (14 per cent) is also baffling.
When it comes to ‘misnomers’ or misleading names, ‘tennis bracelet’ (32 per cent) ... Read even more
