2006-08-10 08:43:10 · 7 answers · asked by Curious mind 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Don't really know how true it is, but I agree: it definitely is "pike", and supposedly comes from this:
"1904 St. Louis World's Fair Features
The Eads Bridge becomes The Pike. Among the most memorable features of the 1904 World's Fair was a walkway known as The Pike. It was the most extravagant entertainment area ever constructed at that time. Visitors were so stunned they would say "there was always something new coming down The Pike."
2006-08-10 09:08:02 · answer #1 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
These two expressions are almost identical in meaning with a slight SEMANTIC difference.
Britishers usually use the Expression 'Coming Down the PIPE' while the Americans use 'Coming Down The PIKE'.
A PIKE is a toll gate, a turn pike which has barriers (toll gates). Whereas, 'Pipes' generally don't have any & easy of passage through them.
Both the expressions are used to mean 'come into prominence'
1. Sentence 1: The new Singer comes down the Pipe.
2. Sentence 2: The new developments will come down the pike.
In the first sentence, the new singer's 'coming into prominence' is certain & inevitable & is only a matter of time.
In the second sentence, 'coming into prominence of the new development' is certain once the obstacles are overcome.
However, no great distinction is made between the usage of these two expressions which are almost similar in meaning & can be interchangeably used! So coming into prominence is certain (with or without some difficulties or barriers).
Source:
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2006-08-10 09:57:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coming Down The Pike
2016-10-05 08:21:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coming down the pike originated at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. There was a walkway there, and people exclaimed at all the amazing entertainments available. So they were amazed at everything that "came down the pike."
2006-08-10 08:52:52 · answer #4 · answered by 60s Chick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pike is another term for road way, as in "turn pike." This is of course different from a weapon called a pike, a spear like device favored by the Roman legions.
2006-08-10 08:52:38 · answer #5 · answered by Samurai Hoghead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-06 15:47:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha ha! That's hilarious!
2016-03-14 01:15:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋