Obsolete words, and expressions.... (785 views, 35 replies)
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O my stars and garters.
Balls o' fire!
She's a handsome woman.
You need some pick up in yer giddyup.
Roscoe, gat, hog's leg.
Shall I continue?
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"Spend a Penny"
"I need to spend a penny" = "I need to go to the toilet"
This refers to the use of coin operated locks on public toilets, first introduced circa 1850. It was used mostly in the UK and mostly by women because men's urinals were free of charge!!
@DemandingFemale I had never heard that expressioin before. As far as not charging men, I know it's sexist, but men can, and DO, urinate anywhhere. On a long trip, we often just pull to the side of a highway, and let fly on the side of the car away from traffic. We are better equipped for that. I would have thought that women's urinals would have been free, as they are not as indiscreet as men are.
@DemandingFemale Here's on old law. A woman can ask a police officer to use his coat to cover her while she squats next to her rear carriage wheel to relieve herself. Don't think that one has been rescinded yet.
In the mens the urinals were free but the seats still cost a penny.
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A once well known cry from a 'clippy' Ticket person on the buses. Ment you had went further than your fare.
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Skoosh
Fizzy drink.
Thurs wan roon noo.
Childrens plea to parents when the ice cream truck came into the street.
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Hit the bricks
Cut a rug
Make like mint jelly and take it on the lamb
Put a potato in yer shoe and beat it
Razzle-dazzle
Gotta see a man about a horse
@alvinjfrazier "Put a potato in yer shoe and beat it " I get the beat it bit, but the potato??
"Gotta see a man about a horse" We must be the poor cousins coz it was a dog not a horse.
@Egor17 Sorry that you disagree, but yeah. Potato and horse. Most slang is regional anyway.
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Bees knees; cats pyjamas; like a cat on a hot tin roof; tom-catting around; hoity-toity; humdrum; please keep your body wholly within the carriage when train is in motion; loose lips sink ships; only camels spit; if you experience any of the above symptoms visit your nearest VD clinic.
Long-line bras; step-ins; leg-o-mutton sleeves; court shoes, dance pumps and plimsolls; brushed nylon and crimpoline; safari suits; paperboys pulling their wagons and blowing their whistle; the postman on a bicycle blowing his whistle; twice daily mail deliveries; afternoon newspapers; radio serials; halfpennies and farthings; home delivered bread; the milkman; six o'clock closing; ladies' lounges; railway restaurants; bus conductors; clippies; overshoes; collar studs;
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Like..." Twattle" or "Roll down the window". "Cockalorum"...or "A Philadelphia Lawyer." "Snoutfair... or " No duh!" Or as a complete sentenece..."Quit groaking me, you slubberdegullion."