Archived explanation

Posted by R. Berg on July 23, 2003

In Reply to: Sweet as a nut posted by Willy on July 23, 2003

: Could someone please settle a lively, and as yet fruitless debate as to the origin of this english phrase. which sort of nut is it a reference to, how is it sweet, and where was it first used and why.....

: Many thanks, in advance....

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• Sweet as a nut

• Archived explanation M Phill 07/25/03