This expression is frequently used at public meetings taking place in localities across the whole of the UK. A meeting will be called to discuss such contentious issues as the removal of gypsy/travellers' sites or the influx of immigrant workers into a given community and, as tempers flare and fists shake, the shout will invariably go up: "You wouldn't get this in France!"
An allusion to France in the positive can be said to be unusual in Gall-hating Britain, but most Brits will concede a begruding respect for French militancy and people mobilisation during national debates - the roadblocks that kept petrol prices from going up being one example. Also, British people so applauded the outlawing of muslim headgear in French schools that the enmity of centuries could be felt to thaw almost over night. Therefore "You wouldn't get this in France" is an indirect form of the blanket, scapegoating racism I've become accustomed to in both countries.
An allusion to France in the positive can be said to be unusual in Gall-hating Britain, but most Brits will concede a begruding respect for French militancy and people mobilisation during national debates - the roadblocks that kept petrol prices from going up being one example. Also, British people so applauded the outlawing of muslim headgear in French schools that the enmity of centuries could be felt to thaw almost over night. Therefore "You wouldn't get this in France" is an indirect form of the blanket, scapegoating racism I've become accustomed to in both countries.
Chair: So I've tabled a motion for keeping the travellers' site right on your semi-detached doorsteps.
Angry braying Uk homeowners: You wouldn't get this in France. I'm off to get my pitchfork.
Angry braying Uk homeowners: You wouldn't get this in France. I'm off to get my pitchfork.
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1. To submerge oneself in an unfamiliar, stimulating environment or situation.
History and Etymology: Origin unknown.
1. To submerge oneself in an unfamiliar, stimulating environment or situation.
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Chad: "I think I'm going to enter a homebrew competition"
Jorge: "Hell yeah man, it's time to finally get your tits wet, eh?"
Jorge: "Hell yeah man, it's time to finally get your tits wet, eh?"
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This term was originally coined by Dylan Schwartz (CEO of Dylan Universe Comics, www.DylanUniverseComics.com) on January 3rd 2019.
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Boss: "This is the 15th time you've been late for work!"
Employee: "Sorry Sir! My dog had a really bad seizure and I had to rush him to the vet."
Boss: "I've had enough of your stupid excuses. You're fired! Now get off my pitch!!!"
Employee: "Sorry Sir! My dog had a really bad seizure and I had to rush him to the vet."
Boss: "I've had enough of your stupid excuses. You're fired! Now get off my pitch!!!"
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