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March 23, 2005, 05:25
Caterwauller
Believe you me!
Why did this phrase come into use? And when did people start using it? Anyone know?


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March 23, 2005, 18:17
Kalleh
Good question! I found this, online though I don't have any idea if it is correct:

"'believe you me!' a vaguely emphatic, somewhat conventional catchphrase of C20. Granville notes that 'this is the [naval] Gunnery Instructor's emphasis to any statement. 'Believe you me, that is the only way to do the job.'"