Origin of the saying “off with their heads”
I know the saying was popularized from the movie Alice in Wonderland. Did the expression “off with their heads” have it’s origin in England or France?
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I know the saying was popularized from the movie Alice in Wonderland. Did the expression “off with their heads” have it’s origin in England or France?
The phrase "off with his head" originates with Shakespeare.
See http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/263700.html.
Ruricolist Nov-20-2007
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If it's Shakespeare that said it, someone must have said it before him.
Tom1 Dec-01-2007
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Tom that is awesome =D
Jordan1 Dec-02-2007
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Tom that is awesome =D
Jordan1 Dec-02-2007
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i thought it was king henry 8th
Cici Apr-10-2012
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"...have it’s origin..."
Namaste Suz Dec-19-2016
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