“Comprised of” has been used for centuries in English. Some editors still prefer “composed of,” but the phrase is well established.
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Champagne is a place before it is a drink
Champagne is first a region in France. Only sparkling wine made there under strict rules can legally use the name Champagne.
What “done to a turn” means, and where it comes from
“Done to a turn” first referred to meat roasted perfectly by careful turning. Now it can also mean done with exact skill or precision.
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The origin of “take someone down a peg”
This phrase started with literal pegs used to mark rank. Lowering a peg lowered status, which led to today’s figurative meaning.