change from the bottom up
James Harbeck
jharbeck at SYMPATICO.CA
Thu Apr 19 22:29:52 UTC 2007
>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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