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How long ago was this a complement? I've never heard that phrase used in such a manner.
by tcoppi 13y ago
How long ago was this a complement? I've never heard that phrase used in such a manner.
- pja 13y agoWWII I believe: http://www.altus.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123266336 http://www.altus.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123266336 If you do a google ngram search on the phrase, you'll see a blip during WWII and then nothing until 1970. I'm guessing the use from 1970 onwards probably carried the negative connotation we're all familiar with.