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Chinaman's grave

Posted by Renee Haigh on July 14, 2011 at 11:27

I was once asked "when did you walk over a chinaman's grave". It was used to imply that I was extremely unlucky. Is that what it means and where did this saying originate? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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