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I'll be buttered on both sides

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contact_al | 02:08 Wed 28th Jul 2004 | Phrases & Sayings
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Where is the origin of this saying?
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I suspect the two letters 't' in 'buttered' are simply a euphemism for two letters 'g'. In other words, you are very surprised. The 'on both sides' part is just an extension of the slice of bread/toast idea that has been created...you are very, very surprised!

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