# Sayings or phrases you thought you invented, but you didn't

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@digs and @solost and maybe @Treppenwitz –

You may be interested in this ancient zombie thread that was just re-animated, and the post that I just added there:

[Language: If whales had it, how would we know? Post #21](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/language-if-whales-had-it-would-we-know/62392/21)

Also, @digs : See Profile → Preferences → Notifications → Messages (at the bottom of the page).

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