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armando | 16:02 Thu 27th May 2004 | Phrases & Sayings
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Hi, just wondering where do the terms 'You're Nicked' or 'The Nick' originate from?? Thanks,
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The verb, 'to nick' has meant 'to catch' since the 1600s. As such, it is easy to see how it came to be associated with the police and their 'arresting' habits! It was pretty straightforward thereafter for it to be used to mean the place you finished up in once they'd got you.
16:24 Thu 27th May 2004
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may I ask if you also know how the phrase "The Clink" came about?
10:53 Tue 01st Jun 2004
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i got de perfect come back for 'you're nicked'

Police officer: Oi mate you're nicked!
You: Wha? Non Non j'ai non parle en englais!

Works every time hehe

 

20:04 Tue 19th Oct 2004

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