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agamad | 16:09 Fri 25th Jul 2008 | Phrases & Sayings
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A work colleague just asked me where the phrase 'up the duff' comes from. Can anybody help?
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http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/397300.html
16:10 Fri 25th Jul 2008
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Wow, squarebear how quick were u! Many thanks.
16:13 Fri 25th Jul 2008
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Explains what it means but not were it comes from. Only reason I mention it. Duff is my maiden name, so get regularley p**d off with miss use of my surname. IE It's Duff meaning it don't work, or up the duff, meaning pregnant. can someone please answer the question, where does it come from?
20:59 Fri 25th Jul 2008
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http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/397300.html

frankofile - this might shine a light on the saying...
21:06 Fri 25th Jul 2008
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That's the link I posted....
21:08 Fri 25th Jul 2008
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Oops - just realised - sorry LOL...thought I was being helpful and clever... Sorry...
21:10 Fri 25th Jul 2008
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Hehe!
21:11 Fri 25th Jul 2008
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hanging head in shame
21:13 Fri 25th Jul 2008
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/28949361@N02/
23:49 Fri 25th Jul 2008

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