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    What's the origin of the expression "sticks to one's ribs"?

    Question #91199. Asked by tjoebigham. (Jan 16 08 1:54 PM)


    kali24

    		Not sure about the origin, but it is an idiom for feeling like you've eaten a lot

    http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/stick+to+ribs

    Jan 18 08, 9:48 PM

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