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  1. 17-Apr-2006, 21:31 #1
    lukre
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    Cool the eighth end

    What does it mean?

    He got the eighth end to her harping on about the unobtainable Mr Perfect forever.

    Can you give me another example? Thanx!
  2. 18-Apr-2006, 02:22 #2
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    Default Re: the eighth end

    I've not heard the expression, but 'eighth end' occurs in some sports:
    http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...22&btnG=Search
    Could it mean that he had to listen to her for ages?
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