“Bring home the bacon” means earning money or supporting a household. Here is the likely origin and how the expression is used today.

The verb “sneeze” traces back to Middle English fnese and Old English fnēosan. A likely reading change helped turn the opening fn into sn.

“Hold your horses” means wait or be patient. Its origin comes from literally restraining horses before moving too soon.

Vulnerable and susceptible both suggest risk, but they focus on different ideas: exposure to harm versus likelihood of being affected.

“Break a leg” sounds negative, but in English it usually means good luck, especially in theater. Here is where that idea comes from.