2007-02-24 16:21:25 · 4 answers · asked by CPaul 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
[Slang; first half of 1900s] is where it came from.
Also, get the lead out of one's feet or pants. Hurry up, move faster. For example, Get the lead out of your pants, kids, or we'll be late, or, even more figuratively, Arthur is the slowest talker--he can't seem to get the lead out and make his point. This expression implies that lead, the heaviest of the base metals, is preventing one from moving.
2007-02-25 03:13:02 · answer #1 · answered by softball Queen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it comes from the saying "Get the lead out of your butt." and it means to hurry up. Since lead is heavy, if you have it in your butt, it slows you down.
2007-02-24 16:26:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know where it came from but it means to get moving. lead weighs you down, so get the lead out and get moving.
2007-02-24 16:25:18 · answer #3 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Come on now... If you don't take the lead pipe out of your behind, you'll never win the race!
2007-02-24 16:27:45 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋