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Thread #53579 Message #2921457
Posted By: GUEST,leeneia
05-Jun-10 - 06:36 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: The Sidewalks of New York: 'East side...'
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: East side, West side
The phrase 'trip the light fantastic' is an old one.
"This expression was originated by John Milton in L'Allegro (1632): "Come and trip it as ye go, On the light fantastick toe."