Whats the story behind these phrases?? I'm curious.
2007-01-10 22:09:26 · 4 answers · asked by Yvonne Mystic 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
for eve teasing try the link below
2007-01-10 22:21:27 · answer #1 · answered by paul13051956 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of "Eve-teasing" (it's not in the OED either)
"Eves-dropping" should be spelt "eavesdropping"
To eavesdrop is covertly to listen in on a conversation. The origin of the word lies in the idea that a snoop would hang from the edge of a roof - i.e. the eaves of a building - to hear the goings-on within.
2007-01-11 06:16:14 · answer #2 · answered by bonshui 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i remember something about eavesdropping being named because if you hung about under the eaves you could listen in on conversations inside the house..
2007-01-11 06:14:13 · answer #3 · answered by Ruthie Baby 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't know
2007-01-11 06:11:34 · answer #4 · answered by sweet & bitter 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋