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It is of US origin and dates from the mid-20th century. Fairground games gave out cigars as prizes, and if you came close to winning, but not quite, the carnival barker would shout out "Close, but no cigar!".
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∙ 16y agoThe carnival hammer-blow strength test used to offer cigars as first prize. "Close, but no cigar," is what the carny would say if your stroke just missed ringing the bell.
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What is the origin of the word cigar?
The Origin of the word cigar comes from the native language of the ancient Mayans. The Mayans called the cigar a "Ciq-Sigan" which the Spanish word "Cigarro" is derived from. The New English Dictionary of 1735 called the cigar a "seegar", and was later adapted into the modern word "cigar".Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Origin_of_the_word_cigar#ixzz1pEoanBbd
What is missing word in saying Close but no?
One option is "Close but no cigar".
Where did the saying close but no cigar come from?
The phrase, and its variant 'nice try, but no cigar', are of US origin and date from the mid-20th century. Fairground stalls gave out cigars as prizes, and this is the most likely source, although there's no definitive evidence to prove that. Gag answer: Hillary Clinton
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Do you smoke a cigar to the nub?
Yes , a cigar may be smoked til it's down to the nub but usually the cigar will go "hot" because it's so close to the end .
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For Better or Worse - 2011 Close But No Cigar 2-9 was released on: USA: 10 August 2012
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John Kricfalusi.
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What type of energy is smoke?
smoke is not energy ... it is that smoke particles take way heat from the origin(cigar or something )...
What types energy is smoke?
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What are the release dates for 101 Dalmatians The Series - 1997 Close But No Cigar Invasion of the Doggy Snatchers 2-17?
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