Ever wondered where the expression "Locking Horns" came from


	Ever wondered where the expression "Locking Horns" came from

egsnyder

6-15-2007 4:47 AM

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egsnyder says:

This little true story from the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) helps us understand the term. I wonder if one could call in the local Wildlife Department to intervene when people get their horns locked!

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6-15-2007 10:58 AM

joaaron2468

6-15-2007 11:04 AM

gingembre

Funny--about people "locking horns" that is!

The term reminds me of the cartoon about marital bliss called The Lockhorns that was a regular feature in my hometown newspaper.

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