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let’s put the roof on first… expression or saying

That task is being undertaken in an inauspicious sequence

Origin

From one of the Noddy stories by Enid Blighton. When building a house: “Let’s put the roof on first,” said Noddy. “Then if it rains we shan’t get wet.” “Silly Noddy!” said Big Ears

Collector

Iliff family – 1950s
Mark’s family growing up

Notes

Bad enough on the page, this became searingly cringic when read aloud by an earnest voice actor on a yellow vinyl 45 rpm EP

Submitted: 05/09/2023 by Mark ● Last updated: 06/09/2023 01:39 by Mark

any thoughts?





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