Half past a quarter to

sigma | 09:42 Thu 20th Mar 2008 | Phrases & Sayings

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When asking the time, the response "Half past a quarter to, just struck a Bobby" is given. What is the origin and is Bobby a bell or chime?.

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A policeman - it's like a joke, see?

I also remember a response about time my father used "Half past the leg of my shirt,getting on for my singlet".

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