A weird and wacky look at the origins of phrases in the English language.
Presented by Colette Kinsella and funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland
Apologies in advance, but this phrase isn't as lewd as it sounds. Back in the 19th century, when this phrase came into use, being screwed was an incredibly unpleasant experience, and one that mostly happened behind bars - prison bars, that is.
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