Meaning
It is used for one’s life partner or spouse that is for wife or husband.
Origin
Initially it was used for dear friend by great Roman poet Horace and by Statius. But in 1580 Sir Philip Sidney used this for spouse in “The Countesse of Pembrokes Arcadia” and from then on it is used as it is.
“My deare, my better halfe I find I must now leaue thee.”
Meaning
It means to bet all you have that is till your last dollar.
Origin
This American phrase was cited in the La Crosse Independent Republican in September 1856:
“I’m goin’ to vote for you – you can bet your bottom dollar on that!”
Meaning
A very important person.
Origin
The first reference is in G. Selwyn’s Letters in th year 1781:
“A new point of discussion for the lawyers, for our big wigs, for their Lordships.”
Meaning
Something which is not acceptable.
Origin
“The History of Polindor and Flostella” a poem by John Harington had used this phrase for the first time in 1657
Meaning
A very important person of a particular region that is some one who is influential but in a limited group or area.
Origin
The Galveston Daily News used this phrase in 1881 as:
“They [local vested interests in Galveston] are big fish in a small pond.”