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What is the origin behind the idiom Round Peg in Square Hole?

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What is the origin behind the idiom Round Peg in Square Hole?

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Origin: This expression dates from the 1800s, to describe people who just did not fit into situations they were in. They essentially did not have the temperment, skills, or knowledge. Sometimes the words in this expression are switched to ‘square peg in a round hole.

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