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I see London, I see France
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English
Etymology
From a children's rhyme: "I see London, I see France, I can see your underpants".
Pronunciation
en LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-I see London, I see France.wav US
Phrase
phr
en humorous informal Indicates that a person's underwear is showing.
en 2010 Julie Cannon Mater Biscuit 239 “I see London, I see France!” a voice from behind Imo teased. She straightened up quickly to tug her dress down and turned to see Glennis.
See also
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