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by Owl Zero on May 24th, 2008

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How did the UK slang phrase 'get the key of the door' originate?

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  • by Lippycow on May 24th, 2008

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    I would thinks its when your child reaches 21 you give them a key to the front door as they can come and go as they please at that age.

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  • by stunada on May 24th, 2008

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    I havent got a clue ??? guess it says take the key out of the door or ya will loose it

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