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Re: Old local expressions
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Originally Posted by walkinman221
About as much use as a back pocket in a vest.
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Depends what you hae to put in your pockets!
"Devil-may-care-tuppence ha'penny!"
Read this today in a letter written by my great-aunt in the 20s - think it means someone who doesn't give a damn.
Wasn't there one like-can't give tuppence...or something similar?
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