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Everyday Terms You Didn’t Realize Were From The Military

Weird History | January 4, 2025



It’s fair to say that a lot of discourse today is derived from combat – like how political goals are often labeled “the war on ‘X’.” This influence is also seen in everyday conversation; many common idioms and phrases have surprisingly violent beginnings. This collection showcases some of the most surprising expressions that have military origins.

To read about other terms with military oigins, go here: https://www.ranker.com/list/military-terms/michael-muir

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