old sayings

[a-l]

Here it was you will catch your death.

[a-l]

It's money for old rope.

[Treetotal]

We said .."You'll get Kincough"

Carol

[sharonmx5]

Here it was you will catch your death.

Yes we also used that one.

[Jool]

It's money for old rope.

I believe this saying came from the days of public executions, the hangman would sell pieces of his noose to souvenir hunters.

[a-l]

That's what I was told too Jool.

[a-l]

Treetotal what was kincough when it was at home lol.                 

[Treetotal]

Treetotal what was kincough when it was at home lol.                 

I didn't get an answer then and I still don't know...probably made up by my Mum 

Carol

[a-l]

It sounds convincing! love it!