phrases, sayings, idioms and expressions at

Spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch

Posted by Gary on December 19, 2004

I've heard that phrase used over the years as a comic addition to the Catholic custom of crossing oneself. It must have started in the days that watches were on watch chains across the chest.

How widespread is that? It doesn't return many hits on Google.

© 1997 – 2024 Phrases.org.uk. All rights reserved.