It's just a little long in the back

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Start date Aug 6, 2004

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Francois

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Aug 6, 2004

#1

Didn't get this one...

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christea

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Aug 6, 2004

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Francois said:
Didn't get this one...

FRC

Neither do I. The usual expression for something (or someone) which is old and worn looking is 'A little long in the tooth'
Does this help?

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Francois

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Aug 7, 2004

#3

*Bump*

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Tdol

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Aug 8, 2004

#4

I presume the long in the back idea refers to the mullet hairstyle.;-)

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Francois

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Aug 8, 2004

#5

<click> !

TY,

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