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Judith S
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Judith S asked in Society & CultureLanguages · 1 decade ago

Where does the expression 'clip around the ear' come from?

meaning in the UK to slightly tap someone around the ear region of the head.

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  • Bored now
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    That was a blast from the past. My mum used to say that but I don't know how it originated. Sorry.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    my mother taught me, when I was naughty?...

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