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Posted by Stating the obvious on February 03, 2004

In Reply to: By George, I think you've got it!!! posted by Lotg on February 03, 2004

: By George??? Why George? Who is this George? When, where & why did this saying originate? I feel reasonably confident in suggesting that it sounds 'terrribly Brritish'!!

: I often say, by George, I think she's got it, but it's never occurred to me before to ask why we say it.

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