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The meaning of "use your loaf"
"
Use your loaf
"
Meaning:
Think smart.
Example:
Sending money to that Nigerian email scam. Use your loaf, mate - wasn't it obvious it was a con?
Where did it originate?:
Britain
, mid-20th century.
Where is it used?:
Worldwide
, but most commonly in Britain.
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