2006-12-06 12:37:59 · 6 answers · asked by ihyc420 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I've heard that this phrase originally refered to a ploy by civilians against Roman soldiers. My understanding is that the soldier was allowed to conscript any local person to carry his gear for one mile. However, if he abused this priviledge, he was punished severely. Locals would offer to go an extra mile as a way of getting a foolish soldier into trouble. If this is true, it puts an interesting spin on the popular unselfish interpretation of the phrase.
2006-12-06 12:44:31 · answer #1 · answered by Don R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps from the biblical reference where Jesus instructed his disciples that if a man requires you to walk a mile with him, walk with him twain. (two)
2006-12-06 12:40:05 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Unnecessary things
2006-12-06 12:39:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here is link I found. I think the Jesus thing is right.
2006-12-06 12:44:50 · answer #4 · answered by JackieCakes 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means going out of your way to help someone
2006-12-06 14:47:42 · answer #5 · answered by Agnon L 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
athletic people
2006-12-06 12:40:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋