Origins and Impact of Literary Phrases in Modern Language: From "Goody Two-Shoes" to "Catch-22"
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As we explore the tales behind phrases like "Goody Two-Shoes," "Catch-22," "Big Brother," and "tilting at windmills," we sink into the narratives that spawned them and the authors who penned these indelible words. These phrases encapsulate complex ideas and emotions, echoing through time to resonate in our current era, often stripped of their context yet rich with cultural significance. 
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