Amoral means lacking a sense of right and wrong. Immoral means knowingly going against moral rules or accepted standards.

This phrase means acting superior. Its image comes from earlier times, when riding a taller horse could signal higher rank.

“Chew the fat” means to chat casually. Its origin is uncertain, but it may be linked to people talking while chewing tough salted meat.

English speakers reshaped sherry after misunderstanding older forms, much like pea from pease and cherry from cherise.