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    Why do we say that something is as "dead as a doornail"?

    Question #126351. Asked by star_gazer. (Jul 05 12 8:36 PM)


    Lottie1001

    		It is suggested that the doornail is dead since it is not re-usable after its end has been bent over to secure it after being hammered through the door.

    http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/38250.html

    Jul 06 12, 2:18 AM

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