Synchronised swimming is a relatively new discipline that has its origins in water acrobatics. It became an Olympic sport for the first time in 1984 in Los Angeles. It is one of only two Olympic ...

For a better experience on your device, try our mobile site. BBC UKChina 手机版 The Japanese synchronised swimming team performs a technical routine at the London Aquatics Centre. Photo by ...

You know I hate parties, but you've twisted my arm now so I'm going to come. 'Twist someone's arm' is often used when someone needs to be convinced a lot. So, for example, if you offered me a ...

When study participants heard sentences that included phrases such as "shoulder responsibility," "foot the bill" or "twist my arm ... even while someone is not listening to a metaphor.