as the actress said to the bishop

Phrs. A jocular catch phrase that draws attention to an otherwise innocent statement by imbuing sexual innuendo. Other variations include "as the mistress said to the gardener".

"as the actress said to the bishop"

as the actress said to the bishop by Alex Quantashassle April 9, 2005

As the actress said to the bishop

Meaning the same thing as the American phrase "that's what she said," the phrase "as the actress said to the bishop," or "said the actress to the bishop," originates from England probably around the time of World War II. The words are a catchphrase that is used to change a seemingly (and most likely intended to be) innocent statement into a perverted joke.

"Put it in the other one!"
"...As the actress said to the bishop."

As the actress said to the bishop by Ska Killer April 24, 2009

As the actress said to the bishop

The original term for the popular joke made from double entendres, "that's what she said".

Person 1: Just stick it in there!
Person 2: As the actress said to the bishop.

As the actress said to the bishop by alexo10 February 17, 2012