Both Shakespeare and Dickens employed the expression “Dead as a Doornail” in their writing. Doornails were considered “dead” because they were bent over like staples, making them unable to be reused and thus not as valuable as handmade nails.

by | Feb 17, 2023 | Fun Facts, Knowledge Chops

  Both Shakespeare and Dickens employed the expression
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Both Shakespeare and Dickens employed the expression “Dead as a Doornail” in their writing. Doornails were considered “dead” because they were bent over like staples, making them unable to be reused and thus not as valuable as handmade nails.

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