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It seems the first known recorded use of it was in the programme Nearest and Dearest, starring Hilda Baker and Jimmy Jewel, in 1969. It has been a northern expression for many years, and may not have been invented by the writers and may have been used previously, but there is no known evidence for it.

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The phrase "big girl's blouse" is a British idiom used to describe someone who is seen as weak, ineffectual, or overly sensitive. Its origin is unclear, but it likely emerged as a derogatory way to belittle someone by comparing them to an article of clothing typically associated with femininity and perceived weakness.

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