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"The lady doth protest too much..." And yet, she persisted. This famous line comes from Shakespeare's Hamlet, and is spoken by Hamlet's mother, Ger...

Find out the meaning behind "clothes make the man."

Find out the meaning behind "brave new world."

Find out the meaning behind "the be all and end all."

Find out the meaning behind "full circle."

Find out the meaning behind "knock knock, who's there?"

What does it mean to go on a "wild goose chase"? The phrase comes from Romeo and Juliet, and has nothing to do with Mercutio's hunting habits. He w...

What does "All the world's a stage" mean? Well, it's talking about how all of life is... pretty much like a stage production. We wear costumes, pla...

"Mum's the word." Wait - we thought the bird was the word. Well, according to Billy Shakes, in his play Henry VI, Part 2 (the sequel is never as go...

Find out the meaning behind "all that glitters is not gold."

Find out the meaning behind "bated breath."

Find out the meaning behind "as luck would have it."

Find out the meaning behind "antic disposition."

Find out the meaning behind "catch a cold."

Find out the meaning behind "better part of valor."

Find out the meaning behind "cruel to be kind."

Find out the meaning behind "cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war."

Find out the meaning behind "come what may."

Find out the meaning behind "all's well that ends well."

Find out the meaning behind "double, double, toil and trouble."