"Up in Annie's room, behind the clock"

Posted by John Carter on January 05, 2004

A phrase I remember from the 1940s, used when someone enquired about the whereabouts of some (lost) object. This reply either meant "I don't know" or "I am not telling you".

Anyone know the origin???

• "Up in Annie's room, behind the clock" masakim 05/January/04
  • "Up in Annie's room, behind the clock" John Carter 07/January/04