by TheKnife V2.1 - Grandiose and Obnoxious on May 3rd, 2007

Question

Help answer this question below.

Where does the saying "clean as a whistle" come from? Whistles aren't even that clean...

Like
Report

Share:: Facebook; Twitter; Other

Answers. Showing one answer.

See all 8 answers to this question.

by Talimze on May 3rd, 2007
That's actually a phrase that I have often questioned. Why do people say this? Have they forgotten that whistles are full of spit?
Comments
Add a comment...
- Like
- Report
No comments. Post one | Permalink

Did this answer your question? If not, then ask a new question or create a poll.

More Questions. Additional questions in this category.

What Persian word does pashmina come from?
by Answerbag Staff on April 23rd, 2011 | 1 person likes this
What does\"in the land of\"mean?
by Answerbag Staff on April 22nd, 2011 | 1 person likes this
What does bottom line mean?
by Answerbag Staff on April 22nd, 2011 | 1 person likes this
Where does the term Rain check come from?
by theLastCynthia on January 21st, 2012 | 2 people like this
What does "Lickity Split" refer to?
by Weylon on January 8th, 2012 | 1 person likes this
More Phrase origins See only professionally researched Phrase origins questions

You're reading Where does the saying "clean as a whistle" come from? Whistles aren't even that clean...

Follow us on Facebook!

Related Ads

Professionally Researched

About Us

About Answerbag

Sitemap

Professionally Researched Questions

Legal

Privacy Policy

Terms of Use

Disclaimer

Ad Choices
Follow Us on Facebook

Answerbag.com
Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!
Latest Tweet

What is a movie that was ignored you thought great? http://t.co/FsBFmVd7

Follow Answerbag on Twitter!

Answerbag

Question

Where does the saying "clean as a whistle" come from? Whistles aren't even that clean...

Answers. Showing one answer.

Comments

Did this answer your question? If not, then ask a new question or create a poll.

More Questions. Additional questions in this category.

Follow us on Facebook!

Related Ads

Related Questions

"Clean as a whistle." What keeps whistles from getting dirty?

Why do we say "Clean as a whistle"? They don't seem so clean to me.

Where did the phrase "clean as a whistle" originate?

How do I clean plastic dolls?

Wefare is paying people who aren't even americans to stay home and get aides to cook and clean while they collect food stamps and get so fat that they can't even open the doors..this is bullshit why are we paying to let lowlives in our country?

Professionally Researched

How do I clean plastic dolls?

Who says\"lend me your ears\"?

What is the meaning of\'frame of mind\'?

What does\"mince words\"mean?

What does bottom line mean?

Answerbag.com
Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!

Question

Where does the saying "clean as a whistle" come from? Whistles aren't even that clean...

Answers. Showing one answer.

Comments

Did this answer your question? If not, then ask a new question or create a poll.

More Questions. Additional questions in this category.

Follow us on Facebook!

Related Ads

Related Questions

Professionally Researched

Answerbag.com Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!

Answerbag.com
Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!