This is where we have some fun – let’s see how the word ‘bag’ originated and the various phrases in the English language related to the term. The word ‘bag’ seems to have its origins in Old Norse, which is a North German language, dating back to the 14 century – from a word called ‘baggi’ or ‘baggin’. Interestingly, the original word meant ‘pack’ or ‘bundle’. Of course, ‘handbag’ is a later variation.
The various phrases coined out of this term:
- Letting the cat out of the bag: To disclose a secret
- Bag and Baggage: Along with all one’s possessions
- Left Holding the Bag: To take the entire blame for something
- Bag of Tricks: A number of ways to accomplish something with perfection
- Bag of Bones: Refers to a person or animal so under-nourished that the bones start showing
- Mixed Bag: An assortment (of things, situations, feelings, options etc.)
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