Points for trying

Posted by Julie Roberts on October 10, 2007

Can anybody tell me the origin of the term "points for trying" it's a common term used everyday but I can't find the actual origin. Any help would be greatly appreciated (to settle a friendly argument on the origin of the phrase).

• Re: Points for trying Victoria S Dennis 10/October/07
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