How much can a koala bare ? (was: Re: [plug] VOIP)

Arie Hol arie99 at ozemail.com.au
Fri Jun 25 23:36:08 WST 2004



On 25 Jun 2004 at 23:09, Harry wrote:

8<-------- snip ---------->8

> Not weighing into the conversation for Naziness' sake but because I'm
> always interested in where these expressions come from.
> 

8<-------- snip ---------->8

Would you happen to know the origin of the expression :

"The bees knees"

Often used to describe something which most suitably solves a problem or dilemma.

My wife would like to know where the expression came from and how it became part of our language.

Any linguists on the list ???





More information about the plug mailing list