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Pick a word, term, or saying and have people say where it came from. The person answering then posts theirs.

I'll start with "bung hole". :evil:
 
RamFan503 said:
Pick a word, term, or saying and have people say where it came from. The person answering then posts theirs.

I'll start with "bung hole". :evil:
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A bung hole is a hole in a cask through which is it filled, closed by a stopper.

Later, it also referred to an anus.

Here's mine: "Three sheets to the wind"
 
Mackeyser said:
A bung hole is a hole in a cask through which is it filled, closed by a stopper.

Later, it also referred to an anus.

Here's mine: "Three sheets to the wind"
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As a squid, Imma guess on this one.....It's means inebriated....Three sheets to wind refers to sails of a sail boat?
 
"You're a daisey if you do."
 
Mike said:
The whole nine yards.. star struck.
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The whole nine yards came up - I think - here on ROD before. I don't think we ever resolved it. Many thought it was from the length of a bullet belt. The one I think was my favorite and got some pretty good responses was the length of a kilt and what it meant to giver her the whole nine yards.

Being that star struck didn't come from what it means normally - otherwise you wouldn't have asked it - I'm going to guess it is a negative - something like "a cloud over my head".

Next up...
"Above board".
 
Loyal said:
As a squid, Imma guess on this one.....It's means inebriated....Three sheets to wind refers to sails of a sail boat?
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actually I believe 3 sheets means the lines holding the sails( sheets) are loose and the sails are flopping around in the wind and out of control... from being out of control came the expression being 3 sheets to the wind meaning drunk.

not bad for a landlubber huh?
 
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How about "On the Wagon"

hint- originated in London
 
You are supposed to answer mine damn it! :LOL:
 
How about something that means a lot to me: gay.

Have fun! :P ;)
 
RamFan503 said:
You are supposed to answer mine damn it! :LOL:

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"Above board".
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okay ya whiny brat

above board- my guess would be something that is visible from the surface. Using that logic I'd go to smugglers or pirates hiding their goods below deck so everything looked normal "above board"
 
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RamFan503 said:
It is the rule established in gambling whereas the player had to always have his cards above the "board" (table) to prevent cheating.
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very well then, I stand corrected

still like mine better
 
Ok I'll try again

Origin of the phrase

On the wagon
 
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