The Jump

[bluevelvet69]

Where did the term the jump (the bar) come from...as in being behind the jump????

[Quizmonster]

Your use of the word 'bar' probably explains it. One meaning of the noun 'jump' is 'an obstacle to be cleared' as in high jump......"He's faced with a jump of 1.8 metres to qualify." Also, the device used to mark the height to be attained is marked by a 'bar'.
So, the 'jump' in a pub, for example, is the counter over which the staff might have to leap to stop a fight or - alternatively - the obstacle anyone intent on getting behind the bar has to clear to get there.

[bluevelvet69]

Thanks....was just wondering if there may not also be an answer based in the coaching inn days. I understand your answer and have to say alot of other people have said similar