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    Old 06-12-2011, 04:59 PM
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    Today is my mother's 84th birthday and we were reminiscing about old expressions/phrases. She recalls that her mother would ofthen use the expression "This won't buy baby a shimmy" ... and so my question what is a shimmy? Has anyone ever heard of this old expression?
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    Old 06-12-2011, 05:00 PM
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    Dance lessons. My grandma used to say that too. LOL.
    Happy Birthday to your grandma.
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    i think it would be a chemise, something to wear. baby would need that more than dance lessons.
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    I think the "shimmy" refers to a chemise. I've not heard of that phrase though.
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    Old 06-12-2011, 05:21 PM
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    I don't know but hope your Mom has a wonderful birthday and many more :)
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    A frock or dress..
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    Humm Good Question, I have never heard that one.
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    Old 06-12-2011, 05:52 PM
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    Originally Posted by ptquilts
    i think it would be a chemise, something to wear. baby would need that more than dance lessons.
    This is what I think, too. I haven't heard that expression in a long time. :)
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    Old 06-12-2011, 05:53 PM
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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimmy

    Given her age I believe this is correct.
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