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Thread #8686   Message #2052514
Posted By: Amos
15-May-07 - 01:57 PM
Thread Name: What does blow the man down mean?
Subject: RE: What does blow the man down mean?
Jim Lad:

If you can find evidence that the use of speaking tubes predates the expression I'll be glad to consider your argument, but at present it seems improbable to me.

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