By George, I think you've got it!!!

Posted by Lap of the Goddess on February 03, 2004

By George??? Why George? Who is this George? When, where & why did this saying originate? I feel reasonably confident in suggesting that it sounds 'terrribly Brritish'!!

I often say, by George, I think she's got it, but it's never occurred to me before to ask why we say it.