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Meaning

The girl with colitis goes by

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What's the meaning of the phrase 'The girl with colitis goes by'?

Mishear lyric.

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What’s the origin of the phrase ‘The girl with colitis goes by’?

Misheard version of ‘the girl with kaleidoscope eyes.’

Historical trend

“girl with colitis goes by” in printed material over time

Source: Google Books Ngrams (1980–2020).

198020002020
  • girl with colitis goes by

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