Haha, I thought a donkey's age was another way of saying a long ass time! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi Corwen > > Not English? > > <pedant> > The actual phrase is "as long as a donkeys ears" with use it was changed > to "donkeys years" and then simply "donkeys" > So, in answer to the question "how long will it take?" the answer > "donkeys" would mean "a LONG time" > </pedant> > > It appears that the phrase has been further augmented with the word > "ages" by Spyros, to further emphasise the length of time. > > Etymologicaly yours - Chris >
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