"Effing and blinding".Effing I can understand,sure,but "blinding"?How do you Blind?
2007-10-17 09:16:54 · 6 answers · asked by gerrytweedie 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this expression comes from Ireland. 'Effin' is a euphemism for that rude English word, and I think 'blindin'' might come from the idea that the language used is highly colourful, to say the least.
2007-10-17 09:30:04 · answer #1 · answered by Orla C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's like Blasting, innit. That's why some people say "Blast it!". It's the same initial as lots of other swear words have. Useful to express vehemence, the explosive B. Blast, buggeration, blimey ("Blind me" originally), bolx etc. Effing is much more subtle however.
2007-10-17 16:31:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about: if you keep doing it, you'll go blind!, if it is, it's only supposed to deter you!, like it's a bad thing, you won't blind, don't worry!.
2007-10-17 16:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by Dragon'sFire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poke em' in the eye with a sharp stick
2007-10-17 16:21:27 · answer #4 · answered by dabdab1000000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it comes from blimey which in the bible mean blind me, if you say god blimey your actully asking god to blind you.
well thats what i was told in sunday school
2007-10-17 16:26:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I agree with WISH LIST
2007-10-19 11:28:55 · answer #6 · answered by Sally Anne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋