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Originally Posted by Gayle
I've used this phrase a lot this weekend - as has everyone that I've told a particular story to about some work done! I won't go into the details about the work but needless to say, it beggars belief!!!!
Anyway, it got me thinking, what does that phrase really mean? I understand it on one level but why 'beggars' belief?
Anyone know?
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I use it often and I presumed it meant the story was begging for believability... really really hard to believe...seems simple to me but then again that wont mean much
