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Why do we say some things in a certain order?

Asked by Dutchess_III (46830points) November 1st, 2014

This question occurred to me because the twins went as Bonnie and Clyde for Halloween And they were soooooo CUTE!!.

Then I got to thinking…why “Bonnie and Clyde?” Why not “Clyde and Bonnie?”

Why is it comparing “apples and oranges,” and not comparing “oranges and apples?”

Why is is “Mr. and Mrs,” and not “Mrs. and Mr.?” (Although that one is kind of obvious, albeit sexist.)

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