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Manchester suits

What is the origin of the term Manchester suit?
12:40 Fri 16th Nov 2007
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Chav ~ where did the term originate

I have heard the term used but would like to know where it came from, is it an acronym?
14:28 Wed 16th Aug 20064 answers, last by billbell 18:49 Fri 18th Aug 2006
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Shooting Brake

Where does the term Shooting Brake for country vehicles / cars originate?
09:18 Fri 17th Jun 20052 answers, last by jno 11:14 Fri 17th Jun 2005
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Load of Tosh

Where does the expression 'A load of Tosh' or a load of old tosh originate. What is TOSH?
12:23 Tue 16th Nov 20044 answers, last by Quizmonster 07:48 Thu 18th Nov 2004
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How the Devil are you

Where does the saying How the Devil are you originate
15:17 Thu 11th Nov 20042 answers, last by David H 20:59 Fri 12th Nov 2004
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Hansome Cab

Where did the term Hansome Cab derive from
15:05 Thu 07th Oct 20043 answers, last by Peter Pedant 23:39 Sun 10th Oct 2004
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Edgar Sewter

I have a local primary school near to where I live called Edgar Sewter - does anyone know who or what he was?
09:35 Tue 21st Oct 20031 answer, last by templeman 09:46 Tue 21st Oct 2003
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3 sheets to the wind

Where dos the saying three sheets to the wind originate?
19:58 Wed 16th Jul 20031 answer, last by andy hughes 20:30 Wed 16th Jul 2003
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Full 9 Yards

Where does the saying 'Give it the full 9 yards' originate from?
08:15 Fri 13th Jun 20034 answers, last by MarcusCosgro 14:52 Fri 09th Jul 2004
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University degrees and grades

I have heard people say they have got a 2:1 degree or a first with honours - what are the grading structures for UK degrees?
11:43 Thu 20th Mar 200314 answers, last by FP 01:04 Thu 30th Sep 2004
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S.C.A.R.T.

I am led to beleive that the word scart (as in scart leads for connecting audio / video devices) is and acronym, possibly French - can anyone confirm this and if so what does it stand for?
14:28 Thu 13th Feb 20032 answers, last by Metaphysical 15:00 Thu 13th Feb 2003
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Bingo Number sayings

Is there a list of Bingo calls e.g. Dr's orders number 9, Kelly's eye number 1
12:09 Thu 10th Oct 20024 answers, last by soumenpaul 07:53 Tue 11th Aug 2009
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The Real McCoy

Where did the term the 'Real McCoy' originate from?
12:08 Thu 19th Sep 20023 answers, last by Blender 18:25 Mon 23rd Sep 2002
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The Beatles

Why did the Beatles choose this name?
07:49 Fri 06th Sep 20023 answers, last by Einstein 18:18 Fri 06th Sep 2002

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