It might not be in the OED if it's a term made up for the phrase. I know all words are made up, but I'm sure you know what I mean.
Also, the OED has all words that have made it into common use, and even many that aren't, so unless it was a word made up very recently, or one that isn't used in any written text, it'll be in there.
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Date: 2010-05-29 01:22 pm (UTC)Also, the OED has all words that have made it into common use, and even many that aren't, so unless it was a word made up very recently, or one that isn't used in any written text, it'll be in there.
What roots did you manage to find?