"to throw a switch"

Posted by Dave on February 01, 2007

What's the origin of the phrase "to throw a switch"? Why are switches "thrown"?

• Re: "To throw a switch" ESC 01/February/07
  • Re: "To throw a switch" Smokey Stover 01/February/07
    • Re: "To throw a switch" pamela 02/February/07
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              • Pass the buck pamela 07/February/07