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Clean as a Whistle - where did that saying come from?

Hi. Does 'clean as a whistle' this relate to organ/flute reeds or something like that? As in they don't work properly when they're dirty, so they have to be kept clean...? elpea (Thu 17:20 13/Jul/06)

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Ethel		(Thu 17:28 13/Jul/06) Three explanations here: http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/33/me ssages/522.html
elpea		(Thu 17:31 13/Jul/06) Question Author thanks Ethel.. perfect, and such a quick response! much appreciated

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