What’s the origin of the phrase ‘My old china’?
Cockney rhyming slang. China = china plate = mate.
Meaning
My old china
The meaning of the phrase
Affectionate term for a friend.
Pronunciation
Examples of use
- We've been best pals since schooldays. He's my best china plate.
UsageMostly Britain.
From the Phrase Finder idioms collection, written by Gary Martin.
Historical trend
“My old china” in printed material over time
Source: Google Books Ngrams (1880–2020).
- My old china