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optical illusion, man! expression or saying

It is an optical illusion

Origin

From a guide at the Taj Mahal, referring to the way the lettering around the arch all looks the same size when viewed from the ground, when, in fact, it gets progressively larger

Collector

Clare – 1970s?
Westerhoff (King, Claydon) – sibling of Naomi

Notes

To be proclaimed in a strong Indian accent and at the shrill pitch of someone needing to communicate outdoors (even if indoors)
—Clare

Submitted: 27/02/2023 by Mark

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