Round the Back Doubles

naomi24 | 19:20 Sun 04th Jun 2006 | Phrases & Sayings

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Does anyone know how the saying "Going round the back doubles", meaning "taking a short cut" originated? What's a "Back Double"?

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andy-hughes

I think it refers to the alley between two sets of terraced houses, each of which back onto the alley - 'back double', or 'double-back', as in the immortal Ruttles song Double-back Alley.

naomi24

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Thanks Andy - that sounds feasible. Odd how these things cross your mind!

andy-hughes

It is - that's what makes the AB so valuable - if you or I don't know - someone on here always will!

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