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Passing English of the Victorian Era

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“Mind the grease” is a handy phrase to use when you’re trying to sidle through a crowd. It’s found in 1909 volume of English slang called Passing English of the Victorian Era. Speaking of greasy, in those days something extravagant might be described as “butter upon bacon.” This is part of a complete episode.

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