Common as Muck

Posted by James Briggs on April 28, 2003

In Reply to: Common as Muck posted by Heatherbelle on April 27, 2003

: Does anyone know the orgin of the phrase "common as muck"?

Certainly well known in the north of England and,now, much wider. Origin? I don't know, but Gary may be able to give a clue.
Is it used elsewhere in the English speaking world?

• Common as Muck R. Berg 04/28/03
  • Common as Muck bella 04/28/03