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Got my goat

Posted by Deborah on April 15, 2001

In Reply to: Got my goat posted by christine on April 06, 2001

Got your goat originated because people with racing horses used to keep a goat corraled with their horses to keep the horses calm. The horses would get upset and aggitated if someone took the goat away so therefore if someone gets your goat you are left aggitated.

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