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gh - 24 Dec 2004 09:49 GMT

Dear all,

Do you know the origin of this idiom ? I am almost sure I have heard in
a movie from the 50's, but I can't remember which one.

Any idea ?

Gilbert

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Brian {Hamilton Kelly} - 28 Dec 2004 20:51 GMT

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> Dear all,
>
> Do you know the origin of this idiom ? I am almost sure I have heard in
> a movie from the 50's, but I can't remember which one.
>
> Any idea ?

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