Date:  Thu, 14 Dec 1995 11:25:46 EST

From:  Terry Lynn Irons <t.irons[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]MOREHEAD-ST.EDU>

Subject: Eats its head off



A friend of mine asked if anyone knows of the origin of the

expression "Eats its head off." His reference comes from the

movie Black Beauty. Of course, we also say, "eating your head off."



"Talk your head off" seems a little different.



I suspect there might be some interesting story behind this expression.

Any insights?





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