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let my son have the ball! exclamation

Veiled threat to embarrass an offspring by intervening on their behalf in something they ought to have under control

Origin

1940s

Collector

Granny Dixon –
Marion Dixon (Howes) – mother of Mum, spouse of Pop

Notes

Legendary touchline shout when Uncle Tony was playing rugby at Rydal

Submitted: 22/03/2021 by Mark ● Last updated: 23/03/2021 22:44 by Mark

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