“Sinister” began as the Latin word for “left.” Later, it developed the darker sense of something threatening, unlucky, or evil.
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Where “fat cat” comes from, and what it means
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“Fat cat” began as a label for wealthy political donors in the 1920s, then grew into a broader criticism of rich, powerful people.
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