[susie123]

Originally Posted by Less

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Not just a local expression though.

Never heard it with the last bit, but Edward Cocker (1631-1676) was an English engraver, who also taught writing and arithmetic. He was the reputed author of the famous Arithmetick, the popularity of which has added a phrase ("according to Cocker") to the list of English sayings.