Can you tell me the name of a book or website that tells the meanings and orgins of well known expressions?

For example


"A stitch in time saves nine."


"Let sleeping dogs lie."


Etc.


Thanks.

Can you tell me the name of a book or website that tells the meanings and orgins of well known expressions?
i think if you want a reputable source (since a lot of this stuff can be made up), i'd suggest trying the Oxford English Dictionary (there's an online site, but you have to pay for it). Instead try a library.





as for ones that could very well be true but aren't backed up by much, try





http://www.phrases.org.uk/





http://www.idiomsite.com/





http://www.rootsweb.com/~genepool/saying...
Reply:Bartlett's Quotations seems to be what you're looking for... if you want to search on yahoo for "origin of famous expressions", you'll find some websites, but who knows if they're reliable. Here's a link to Bartlett's on Amazon - see if it's what you're looking for.


http://www.amazon.com/Bartletts-Familiar...
Reply:I often find those answers on Wikipedia, or at least a good place to look for more "reliable" sources.





Also a good place to check is the general reference section of your favorite bookstore, sometimes they'll have books about things like that.
Reply:It's like a big list of all that stuff, but I'm having a time remembering the name of it: "Bartlett's Quotations?"