Asleep at the switch

Posted by Sax October 24, 2003

Hi! My mom thinks this comes from the old railroad days. Is she right? Can you please tell me the meaning and origin? Thank you. Sax

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Asleep at the switch R. Berg 24/October/03
- Close, but no cigar GPP 24/October/03
  - Close, but no cigar Bruce Kahl 24/October/03
    - Switch, not plural Bob 24/October/03
      - Asleep at the wheel ESC 24/October/03
        
        Switched on Lewis 24/October/03