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Madhulk Posted 17 years ago
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Three's Company...
CIark, this is Lois' phone.
Lois, Kara and Lex? Not exactIy <i>Three's Company.</i>
They're not much of a friends?
Lois, Kara and Lex? Not exactIy <i>Three's Company.</i>
They're not much of a friends?
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This expression derives from the old idea of having a third person tagging along when a couple wants to make out. " Then it was revolutionized, or expanded by the sitcom, "Three's Company," as you probably know. But the point remains, how can you mess around when there's always a third person there?
- This expression derives from the old idea of having a third person tagging along when a couple wants to make out.
- " Then it was revolutionized, or expanded by the sitcom, "Three's Company," as you probably know.
- But the point remains, how can you mess around when there's always a third person there?
- In the dialog you quote, you may have to read between the lines a bit.
- Perhaps as you suggest, they wouldn't get along as well (as roommates) as the three in the sitcom.
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This expression derives from the old idea of having a third person tagging along when a couple wants to make out. Also the tongue-in-cheek version of "there's safety in numbers."
The original expression was, "Two's company; three's a crowd." In other words, "Why don't you get lost?!"
Then it was revolutionized, or expanded by the sitcom, "Three's Company," as you probably know
The original expression was, "Two's company; three's a crowd." In other words, "Why don't you get lost?!"
Then it was revolutionized, or expanded by the sitcom, "Three's Company," as you probably know
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