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Ten Bob watch

Posted by David FG August 13, 2009 at 17:18In reply to Ten Bob watch posted by Philip on August 13, 2009 at 08:15:

Has anyone heard the phrase go on like a ten Bob watch?

Can't say I have. What does it mean?

Ten Bob - for those who aren't Eastpondians/aren't old enough - was 10 shillings: the pre-1971 UK and Irish currency equivalent of 50p. It would have been a very long time ago that a 'ten Bob watch' was one of any real quality, so if it means go on at length the reference is a bit puzzling.

DFG

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