Posted by Stating the obvious on February 03, 2004
In Reply to: By George, I think you've got it!!! posted by Lotg on February 03, 2004
: By George??? Why George? Who is this George? When, where & why did this saying originate? I feel reasonably confident in suggesting that it sounds 'terrribly Brritish'!!
: I often say, by George, I think she's got it, but it's never occurred to me before to ask why we say it.