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sramstar | 23:44 Mon 15th Nov 2004 | Phrases & Sayings
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where did the expression "home james and dont spare the horses " originate?

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I understand that it's from the days of the horse and carriage - not sparing the horses means getting to the destintion as quickly as possible, and not sparing the whip to chivvy them along - James I wuold take as being a generic term for male members of staff
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