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Re: The clappersPosted by Woodchuck on December 10, 2002 In Reply to: Re: The clappers posted by TheFallen on December 10, 2002 : : : What is the derivation of "going like the clappers" : : My references say that is US Black, circa 1920+ in origin, and is related to enthusiastic clapping during Gospel Services. I find this only just plausible. Any other offers? : I always thought it was to do with bells - the frantic movement of a clapper inside a vigorously rung bell. Mind you, this may just be me being delusional... It may be, but sometimes fantasy and reality converge. I think going or throbbing "like the hammers of Hell" (as in bellhammers) is a related phrase.
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