Gordon Bennett! ; Revealed, the Man Who Gave His Name to a Profanity ... And the Origins of a Host of Other Quirky Phrases
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THE Gordon Bennetts of this world have probably got used to hearing their name blurted out in moments of surprise.
Now word detectives believe they have pinpointed how the quaint exclamation came about.See the full content of this document
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Gordon Bennett! ; Revealed, the Man Who Gave His Name to a Profanity ... And the Origins of a Host of Other Quirky Phrases
Gordon Bennett, often considered a euphemism for a four-letter word, has been traced back seven decades after the public responded to a TV appeal.
The phrase is one of 34 words and phrases tha...See the full content of this document
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