Grandma or the teacher. My granddaughter is visiting on her way home from school and informs me that her teacher was explaining "Three strikes and you are out."
I thought it came from baseball and I have heard it used by politicians.
Teacher says it comes from the days when criminals could have three chances before being severely punished for doing something wrong.
Do you know which it is?
It comes from the first world war,,when lighting up a cigarette,,the first strike of the match,,the enemy sniper sees you,,the second strike of a match,,the sniper takes aim,,the third stike of a match and bang!!! You're dead
I thought so...I'm wondering if it teacher's way of explaining how she is giving them three chances before sever punishment and criminals works better than baseball players....but I did then wonder if baseball poached it.
I'd have thought it originally came from baseball.
Here's a chap who probably wishes it had stayed there. He got a 25 year sentence for stealing a slice of pizza.
Thanks everyone and for that link Baldric.
Mamya...at the back of my mind there was something else I had heard and
had forgotten....you got it! She will take that information into school tomorrow. x