The surprising origins of the most common phrases we use

[post_page_title]”Waking up on the wrong side of the bed”[/post_page_title]

Although it sounds quite metaphorical, waking up on the wrong side of the bed actually originates from quite a literal fear maintained by the ancient Romans of waking up on the left side.

“Waking up on the wrong side of the bed”

According to Roman superstition, the left side was associated with the devil, who they believed liked to attack from the left side, i.e. the more sinister side. Waking up on the left side meant you were in for a horrible day. Later, this phrase evolved into a more figurative idiom.

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