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Wax philosophically

Posted by Bob on July 11, 2006

In Reply to: Wax philosophically posted by Smokey Stover on July 11, 2006

: : Does anyone know where the phrase "wax philosophically" came from and what does it mean exactly?

: Youdon't wax philosophically, you wax philosophical. Wax means grow, or in this case, become, as in become philosophical.
: SS

Or you could polish the car while discussing Plato...

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