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I think this Yank is afraid to even ask what that means, LOL

mbox2000 wrote:I think this Yank is afraid to even ask what that means, LOL

The derivation is now lost in the mists of time, but one theory is that it is a corruption of "box (de luxe)" (as opposed to "box (standard)"). I seem to recall that both were used by Binns Road to describe Meccano boxed sets.

zBret wrote:Hi Mike,
Photo of box as well as some other models here
http://www.vectis.co.uk/AuctionImages/45/4233_l.jpg

zBret

My one had different type of box (probably an earlier one) - it was just a plain black socket with a small golden label and a clear plastic cover that clipped over the socket. The truck itself was fixed to the socket by wire.
You can see one if you google for "AHI gasoline truck pictures" - then that box type is shown as well.

Kay

Idris wrote:

mbox2000 wrote:I think this Yank is afraid to even ask what that means, LOL

The derivation is now lost in the mists of time, but one theory is that it is a corruption of "box (de luxe)" (as opposed to "box (standard)"). I seem to recall that both were used by Binns Road to describe Meccano boxed sets.

Dog's bollocks

Meaning

Excellent - the absolute apex. In other contexts the word bollocks (meaning testicles) has a negative connotation; for example:

- 'that's bollocks' -> 'that's rubbish'
- 'give him a bollocking' -> 'chastise him'
- 'He dropped a bollock' -> 'he made a mistake'

The reasons why the 'dog's bollocks' are considered to be the top of the tree aren't clear. It may be linked to an associated phrase - 'stand out like a dog's balls', that is, 'outstanding', although I can find no evidence to indicate that phrase as being earlier than the 'dog's bollocks'. Dogs do enjoy licking their genitals of course but again, there's no evidence that links the coining of this phrase to that. It is most likely that this is just a nonsense phrase, coined because it sounds good. In that, it would join a long list of earlier nonsense phrases, e.g. 'the cat's pyjamas', 'the bee's knees' etc.

Viewfield wrote:

Idris wrote:

mbox2000 wrote:I think this Yank is afraid to even ask what that means, LOL

The derivation is now lost in the mists of time, but one theory is that it is a corruption of "box (de luxe)" (as opposed to "box (standard)"). I seem to recall that both were used by Binns Road to describe Meccano boxed sets.

Dog's bollocks

Meaning

Excellent - the absolute apex. In other contexts the word bollocks (meaning testicles) has a negative connotation; for example:

- 'that's bollocks' -> 'that's rubbish'
- 'give him a bollocking' -> 'chastise him'
- 'He dropped a bollock' -> 'he made a mistake'

The reasons why the 'dog's bollocks' are considered to be the top of the tree aren't clear. It may be linked to an associated phrase - 'stand out like a dog's balls', that is, 'outstanding', although I can find no evidence to indicate that phrase as being earlier than the 'dog's bollocks'. Dogs do enjoy licking their genitals of course but again, there's no evidence that links the coining of this phrase to that. It is most likely that this is just a nonsense phrase, coined because it sounds good. In that, it would join a long list of earlier nonsense phrases, e.g. 'the cat's pyjamas', 'the bee's knees' etc.

Precisely!

As a non-english man I only heard the word "bolllocks" in one context... "Never mind the bollocks - here's the Sex Pistols"

motorman wrote:This is another superb example of Forum members working together to provide a quick and comprehensive answer to Mikes query.

That is what makes this Forum the dogs bollocks.

Hello Motorman.
I ask you for precise explanation.
I do not quite understand your words.
I feel therefore insulting.

It's a compliment Mike, nothing to worry about.

motorman wrote:It's a compliment Mike, nothing to worry about.

Very reassuring, Motorman
May be my Google Translate mistranslation.

nickjones wrote:It is pretty rare but it has very little value because there are very few AHI collectors

Hello Nick.
Please order the production year of this model.
Needed it for my model catalog.
Thank you, Mike