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trouble at the mill

Archaic term originating in the industrial North of England.

Similar in meaning to the shit hit the fan

the mill, a textile mill or factory.
<Lancashire accent>
The'v layed off 200 hundred at Crossleys, the'll be trouble at 't mill, you mark my words.
by Blue Cawdrey November 23, 2004
mugGet the trouble at the millmug.

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