When somebody asks something from someone, he/se sometimes get "Sorry I gave at the office" and a big smile. What does this mean ? and where does this originate from ?
2006-12-05 12:22:07 · 3 answers · asked by Paul H 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
If truthful it means we collected for that charity at the office and I've already contributed. But usually it means I'm too cheap to donate and i don't want to admit it. As for its origin it must be pretty old there is a Mary Tyler Moore show named after the quote and that was made in the 70's
2006-12-05 12:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an excuse given when someone is canvassing for a charity door to door (which doesn't happen as much as it used to). People would tell the canvasser that they "gave at the office" as a way of excusing why they aren't going to give any money. Nowadays, it's just a flip way of telling someone you aren't going to help them out - the "office" bit probably isn't relevant - the smile coming from the fact that they know they are just blowing you off.
2006-12-05 12:30:55 · answer #2 · answered by senlin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur probably to young 2 kno
2006-12-05 12:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋