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Why Do We Say “Close, But No Cigar”?
Most people believe the phrase "close, but no cigar" comes from a fairground tradition, but a paper trail reveals something stranger.
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Most people believe the phrase "close, but no cigar" comes from a fairground tradition, but a paper trail reveals something stranger.
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