Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Phrasology: "What Am I? Chopped Liver?"

Do you ever wonder why we say certain phrases? Me too! The origins of some of these phrases can be quite interesting!  Read on...

 
 

"What Am I? Chopped Liver?"

Chopped liver, usually beef or chicken, is a popular spread in many cuisines, especially Jewish and German. It is traditionally served as a side dish, therefore giving us the noted phrase describing the feeling of being "on the side" or overlooked. 

 

Who Knew?