Don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out

Discussion in 'Linguistics' started by Michael, Oct 21, 2012.

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  1. Captain Kremmen

    Captain Kremmen All aboard, me Hearties! Valued Senior Member

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    You could say:
    "Oh, you're leaving? Well, don't dally in the doorway, because I'm going to slam the door after you,
    and it might bruise your ass or even break an ass-bone if you aren't quick enough."

    How does that sound?
     
    Captain Kremmen, Oct 17, 2013
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  3. Fraggle Rocker

    Fraggle Rocker Staff Member

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    No. From the way people used the phrase 50-60 years ago, I got the strong impression that they were talking about a door with a spring. Neither people nor their argot were quite as rude as we are today.
     
    Fraggle Rocker, Oct 17, 2013
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  5. sideshowbob

    sideshowbob Sorry, wrong number. Valued Senior Member

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    Fire regulations. Heavy steel or solid wood fire doors are meant to be kept closed (except when somebody is actually going through them) to prevent fires from spreading quickly through a building.
     
    sideshowbob, Oct 18, 2013
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  7. sideshowbob

    sideshowbob Sorry, wrong number. Valued Senior Member

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    Most expressions are older than we think. I wouldn't be surprised if Shakespeare used it.

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    sideshowbob, Oct 18, 2013
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  8. Fraggle Rocker

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    As thou takest thy leave, make haste to avoid the wrath of the door against thy backside.
     
    Fraggle Rocker, Oct 18, 2013
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  9. GeoffP

    GeoffP Caput gerat lupinum Valued Senior Member

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    That was a counter to Kremmen's proposal. He must be confronted, else he take over all Europe.
     
    GeoffP, Oct 20, 2013
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