Zenduck
Sorry it's taken me so long to answer your post - I thought this thread had run its course some time ago.
In answer to your question, it's an expression used over here in the UK all the time. Maybe it's about time it crossed the pond to the US.
And whilst I'm on the subject - who allowed Rolf Harris to cover Stairway to Heaven - Led Zepplin and Bohemeinam Rhapsody - Queen.
They should have tied Rolf down with his Kangaroo - sport!
Hyp.