2006-07-21 05:19:09 · 7 answers · asked by Jaydee 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Coining a phrase means exactly what is says. Certain political, social, religious, or reformists groups and causes would promote their specific cause by placing a phrase or slogan on a coin that would often be handed to the general public. These coins were rarely "Legal tender" type coins but rather more celebratory, promotional, or commemorative. Many times these coins were more for political reform movements such as the effort to repeal the American Gold Standard, The Women's suffrage movement, Presidential elections, etc. In these cases certain phrases would literally be coined or minted. Today such collectibles are highly sought after and coveted by antiques dealers and collectors.
2006-07-21 05:28:02 · answer #1 · answered by Paul 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
An Elizabethan writer named George Puttenham first uttered (or wrote) the phrase in 1589 in his book, "The Arte of English Poesie."
In 1940 the specific usage of the phrase to coin a phrase, used ironically to introduce a banal statement or clichè, came into use.
2006-07-21 12:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by Just Curious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think is was Martin Luther Coin
2006-07-21 12:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by lovinthisgame 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cherry_nova2 says: "Google it NOOB!"
I say to cherry_nova2 "Why not YAHOO it NOOB?"
And as for the question, how did you think of that? Now I'll have to come back here to see if anyone knows because it is stuck in my mind now! ;-)
2006-07-21 12:29:49 · answer #4 · answered by Rich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first guy who made cents.
2006-07-21 12:22:19 · answer #5 · answered by bonzo the tap dancing chimp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google it NOOB!
2006-07-21 12:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by cherry_nova2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is this recursive?
2006-07-21 12:22:52 · answer #7 · answered by fresh2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋