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Something Rhymes with Purple

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Flying by the Seat of Your Pants

There are so many idioms that have come across from flying. Gone for a burton is one you might not to know about, although we've mentioned it once or twice before on the podcast. Flying by the seat of your pants was first recorded in the 19 thirties from early aircraft. And at u tis probably goes back to dark a military humour and the r a f slang of welbo.

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