Origin of the saying “off with their heads”
I know the saying was popularized from the movie Alice in Wonderland. Did the expression “off with their heads” have it’s origin in England or France?
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The phrase "off with his head" originates with Shakespeare.
See http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/263700.html.
Ruricolist Nov-20-2007
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If it's Shakespeare that said it, someone must have said it before him.
Tom1 Dec-01-2007
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Tom that is awesome =D
Jordan1 Dec-02-2007
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Tom that is awesome =D
Jordan1 Dec-02-2007
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i thought it was king henry 8th
Cici Apr-10-2012
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"...have it’s origin..."
Namaste Suz Dec-19-2016
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