Multiple choice general knowledge

As well as inventing grammatical rules , the English have also invented many phrases. Which of these is not an English phrase?

  1. Mind your p's and q's

  2. Good night, sleep tight

  3. The whole nine yards

  4. Rule of thumb
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'The whole nine yards' is actually American in origin, dating to early 20th century America. The other phrases listed - Mind your p's and q's, Good night sleep tight, and Rule of thumb - all have documented English or British origins.

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