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🧵Ever wondered where the phrase “slap-up meal” originated? It's generally reserved to describe a large, hearty meal. However, in the early 19thC, it was also known as a “slap-bang meal” & was used by Charles Dickens. Exact origin is unclear but here’s the likely explanation: 1/4

🧵Ever wondered where the phrase “slap-up meal” originated? It's generally reserved to describe a large, hearty meal. However, in the early 19thC, it was also known as a “slap-bang meal” & was used by Charles Dickens. Exact origin is unclear but here’s the likely explanation: 1/4