This is a minced oath, using George instead of Jesus. Was it Saint George or King George? Probably neither, just plain George.
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∙ 16y agoIt is an expression that comes from my coworker.
The origin of the expression is obscure. It means "ruined everything".
no one knows exactly
Stuffed Shirt - a self-important person who shows a lot of phony dignity Origin: This expression originates from the early 1900s. The expression initially meant: a person who has a falsely high opinion of his/her own worth and who shows it.
Also an expression used to compliment someone on their fine cooking!
It is an expression that comes from my coworker.
The origin of the expression is obscure. It means "ruined everything".
no one knows exactly
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The 1970s is the origin of "in your face", most likely first coming from sports.
It is a French culinary expression.
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The expression "by George" is a mild oath or exclamation from the late 1500s. The word "George" is a substitute for "God," as are words like "golly," "ginger," "gosh," "gum," and so on in euphemistic oaths.
Origin - A famous song-writer, Cole Porter, made this 20th Century American saying popular in his 1934 song, " I Get a Kick Out of You." In this expression, 'kick' has to do with a thrill, not striking something with your feet.
The origin of the expression "the natives are restless" goes back to the 1933 film Island of Lost Souls. The saying is offered by Dr. Moreau when his human and beast creatures become agitated.
Daffy duck said it in a bugs bunny cartoon