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Thread #125174   Message #2769714
Posted By: Matthew Edwards
20-Nov-09 - 06:59 AM
Thread Name: BS: Ridiculous terms of abuse
Subject: RE: BS: Ridiculous terms of abuse
The Oxford English Dictionary also (indirectly) credits Hylda Baker with the earliest use of the phrase; it cites the script of the Granada TV programme Nearest and Dearest; Series 2, Episode 1, [July 8 1969].
Eli [Jimmy Jewel] 'Go round talking like that, you'll be hearing from our solicitor.'
Nellie [Hylda Baker] 'He is our solicitor, you big girl's blouse.'

Matthew