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Phrases ya just don't hear much anymore


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20 hours ago, Eric said:

Rough and tumble. This phrase has a fascinating, if grisly origin. Here’s a hint: It involves gouging out eyes. 

I heard that term used all my life, but did not know the history.  Thanks for the post.  

Below is link on the history of       " ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE': THE DEEPLY SOUTHERN TRADITION OF NOSE-BITING, TESTICLE-RIPPING, AND EYE-GOUGING "

http://fightland.vice.com/blog/rough-and-tumble-the-deeply-southern-tradition-of-nose-biting-testicle-ripping-and-eye-gouging

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