phrases, sayings, idioms and expressions at

One more

Posted by Dhm on August 05, 2004

In Reply to: One more posted by Lotg (OZ) on August 05, 2004

: : Howcome Bob rates so much of a mention in so many ways?

: : eg:
: : Why is Bob always your uncle, when often he's not?
: : Why is a shilling a Bob?
: : Why are hair pins called Bobby Pins?
: : Why are cutesy socks called Bobby socks?
: : Why do people put their two Bobs worth in?
: : Why do people Bob about in the water?

: : This Bob guy sure gets about.

: Oh, and why are some haircuts called Bobs?

Well, if dogs and horses can have their tails bobbed, I suppose young ladies cutting short their crowning glories may also.

So how is a bobbin related to bob-wire?

  • One more James Briggs 05/August/04
    • One more Bob (and he should know) 05/August/04

© 1997 – 2024 Phrases.org.uk. All rights reserved.