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Why do we say, “the cat’s pajamas?”: Real origins of wacky English sayings

Summary by The Chive
Why do we use such strange analogies and terms like, "the cat's pajamas" and "Bob's your uncle?" Today, we're giving origins of why we use these wacky terms.
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The Chive broke the news in Austin, United States on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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