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Originally Posted by Gayle
I've used this phrase a lot this weekend - as has everyone that I've told a particular story to about some work done! I won't go into the details about the work but needless to say, it beggars belief!!!!
Anyway, it got me thinking, what does that phrase really mean? I understand it on one level but why 'beggars' belief?
Anyone know?
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I've always thought of it meaning it defies belief, or I can't believe that, but where it comes from I ain't a clue, I only know my Mother and Grandmother used it a lot when I was young usually aimed at me for one reason or another
