where does this saying come from?
21 February 2008, 08:37 AM
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where does this saying come from?
Where does this saying when you are off sick come from - "I'm on the box"
21 February 2008, 08:39 AM
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Never heard it before.....must be a local saying to your area
21 February 2008, 08:41 AM
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might be-i tried google but cant find an answer.
21 February 2008, 09:34 AM
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Sure it's not diarrhoea - "I'm on the bogs"?
21 February 2008, 11:01 AM
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Im on the box, isnt that when some on is having a rant?
21 February 2008, 11:13 AM
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21 February 2008, 11:15 AM
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on the rag variation
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21 February 2008, 01:07 PM
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It does sound as thought it should be "up on blocks", as in car on blocks/axle stands, so it's not moving/working, and I could see how being on a box would have a somewhat similar effect in immovability.
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Is it something to do with thunderboxes?
Thomas Crapper & Co. - The Thunderbox
21 February 2008, 01:07 PM
