I distinctly remember that Americans who served in the UK during WWII spoke of the British pound as being worth $5, but that decreased dramatically as the Empire declined after the war.
Originally “hang for a penny, hang for a pound”, from England’s days of draconian theft laws. If you’re going to steal go big, since there’s no greater penalty if caught.
Michael G. almost 4 years ago
A mastermind millionaire captain of industry.
Nyckname almost 4 years ago
British money.
ChessPirate almost 4 years ago
If you’re in for any amount, you’re in…
will almost 4 years ago
And a “dollar” used to mean 5/- back when there were four dollars and twenty shillings to the pound stirling ( a LONG time ago!)
john almost 4 years ago
I distinctly remember that Americans who served in the UK during WWII spoke of the British pound as being worth $5, but that decreased dramatically as the Empire declined after the war.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 4 years ago
I poke out eyes and smash tracheas.
Stephen Gilberg almost 4 years ago
And then Barney reports a mugging.
ACK! Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Originally “hang for a penny, hang for a pound”, from England’s days of draconian theft laws. If you’re going to steal go big, since there’s no greater penalty if caught.