What is the inference behind the phrase, "Give it the old college try"?
According to the American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms:
This slangy expression, originally a cheer to urge a team on, dates from the 1930s when college football films were very popular.
Posted by Timothy | December 15, 2004 | Link | Reply
Show some o' that school spirit. Bet it sounds dated to most now.
Posted by Bijan | December 15, 2004 | Link | Reply
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According to the American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms:
This slangy expression, originally a cheer to urge a team on, dates from the 1930s when college football films were very popular.