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Get out of my hair.

Posted by Shae on March 17, 2005

In Reply to: Get out of my hair. posted by Reggie on March 16, 2005

: Anyone have a clue of the origin of phrase "Get out of my hair." I know the meaning, just looking for origin.
: Thanks

It may come from the folk belief that bats are attracted to and become entangled in women's hair.

See, for example: www.batcon.org/ batsmag/v10n2-5.html

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