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August 25, 2006, 15:18
shufitz
"the dozens"
This from an article about Paramount Pictures firing actor Tom Cruise for his strange behavior:The phrase is new to me. In context I can guess at its meaning, but can anyone pin it down with more authority?
August 25, 2006, 17:33
jerry thomas
A wise old poultry farmer comes to mind. "My hens lays eggs So Big it takes only nine of 'em to make a dozen," he said. But that has nothing whatsoever to do with The dozens.
August 25, 2006, 18:53
Kalleh
I haven't heard of it, but I did find this interesting piece about "playing the dozens being an expression used by African Americans. I hadn't heard that one, either.