change from the bottom up

[James Harbeck]

>SOL!  My mother used that phrase all the time (as a proper 1906-born woman,
>she wouldn't swear openly, of course).  I know what it means, but where
>does it come from, anyone?  And do younger people know it, I wonder?

I think it still gets used. I hear it. I don't hang with teens much,
mind, but those of younger generations of my acquaintance seem to
know SOL.

As to its origins, I'd like to know, too!

James Harbeck.

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