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Dummy spit?

Posted by Dhm on July 07, 2004

In Reply to: Bat n ball posted by Lotg (OZ) on July 07, 2004

: : : I was just joking with my Swedish-Australian buddy, and I told her that I've had enough, and I'm gonna pick up my bat n ball & go home. She didn't understand.

: : : I'm laying odds this originated from cricket - but does anyone now?

: : This means 'pick up your things and go home'?

:
: Yes, it's sort of a dummy spit. ie. I don't want to play any more, or I don't want to do this any more.

Lap; What's a dummy spit?

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