[Dixielandjazz] In like Flynn
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BSimp57584@aol.com
Sat, 11 Jan 2003 12:17:06 EST
In a message dated 1/11/2003 6:40:29 AM Pacific Standard Time,
jerrygordon@juno.com writes:
<< "Chicago's Boss Flynn's machine never lost an election
and was always "in office," inspiring the the expression "in like Flynn,"
meaning to have it made >>
Maybe... Our usage had reference to Errol. Also, from the same time, the
question, "What goes into 17 twice?" answer, Errol Flynn. Quite a guy!
bob simpson