A twist of fate
I’ve spent the last few days savouring the phrase “A twist of fate”, either there isn’t much written about, or it is swamped by other people using it.
From what seen on the internet it seems to be medieval in origin, but I imagine it’s roots are deeper still.
What are it’s origins, and is a “twist of lemon” a riff on it?
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I’ve spent the last few days savouring the phrase “A twist of fate”, either there isn’t much written about, or it is swamped by other people using it.
From what seen on the internet it seems to be medieval in origin, but I imagine it’s roots are deeper still.
What are it’s origins, and is a “twist of lemon” a riff on it?
etymology phrases idioms
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I’ve spent the last few days savouring the phrase “A twist of fate”, either there isn’t much written about, or it is swamped by other people using it.
From what seen on the internet it seems to be medieval in origin, but I imagine it’s roots are deeper still.
What are it’s origins, and is a “twist of lemon” a riff on it?
etymology phrases idioms
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I’ve spent the last few days savouring the phrase “A twist of fate”, either there isn’t much written about, or it is swamped by other people using it.
From what seen on the internet it seems to be medieval in origin, but I imagine it’s roots are deeper still.
What are it’s origins, and is a “twist of lemon” a riff on it?
etymology phrases idioms
etymology phrases idioms
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