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Cold Sayings & a Digression
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Morning All,
Just wondered if anyone could tell me where the expression 'Brass Monkeys' comes from please?
Also, 'Nippy,' I think I may have worked this one out for myself but just want to check.
(And while I'm here (it'll save another thread), does anyone know the origins of the expression 'Doesn't Suffer Fools Gladly?' As to my way of thinking this is a bizarre saying, I mean, who sees a fool coming and think 'I'm so glad to see that person').
Cheers
China xx
Just wondered if anyone could tell me where the expression 'Brass Monkeys' comes from please?
Also, 'Nippy,' I think I may have worked this one out for myself but just want to check.
(And while I'm here (it'll save another thread), does anyone know the origins of the expression 'Doesn't Suffer Fools Gladly?' As to my way of thinking this is a bizarre saying, I mean, who sees a fool coming and think 'I'm so glad to see that person').
Cheers
China xx
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Arrgh... I apologise profusely Quizmonster, that'll teach not to skim read!
Yes, I agree fools are tolerated by some, including me on occasion but 'gladly?' I just can't believe that.
Ah. I was wrong about the origins of 'nippy' then. I had presumed it was actually something to do with nipples actually.
Yes, I agree fools are tolerated by some, including me on occasion but 'gladly?' I just can't believe that.
Ah. I was wrong about the origins of 'nippy' then. I had presumed it was actually something to do with nipples actually.
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