Sayings that don't make any sense.

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Dressed to the nines.

I thought this had a naval derivation but apparently not. I've just googled it. I like the suggestion that "the nines" were the nine daughters of Zeus who presided over the arts and learning. Dressed to the nines suggests that you dress to impress the daughters of the gods.

I've got nowhere with a few of those in my time..........
 
I thought this had a naval derivation but apparently not. I've just googled it. I like the suggestion that "the nines" were the nine daughters of Zeus who presided over the arts and learning. Dressed to the nines suggests that you dress to impress the daughters of the gods.

I've got nowhere with a few of those in my time..........
That should go in Grouchos Fact thread.... Ace.
 
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