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turns of phrase

  1. liveinabin

    Chinny Reckon

    I was wondering, does anyone have any idea where the phrase 'chinny reckon' comes from. I recall it being used in about 1983 and my friend John claimed to have invented it. I called Chinny Reckon on that straight away.
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    • 1983 childhood comedy jimmy hill television & film the english language the mary whitehouse experience turns of phrase
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    • Forum: Urban Legends & Folklore
  2. rynner2

    Local & Dialect Words

    I have lived in the westcountry (on and off) since the 60's, but I have never heard this term before:
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