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nikki

4th August 2013, 14:58
Can someone please explain the parsing of 18a? Keep quiet, British F1 driver's in court.
It's 'button up', but how is it derived?
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chrisg

4th August 2013, 14:59
Jensen Button + Up (up in court) - Button Up = keep quiet
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kilgore trout

4th August 2013, 14:59
Jenson Button is a formula one driver; to be "up" is to be in court.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenson_Button
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mamya

4th August 2013, 15:00
(Jenson) Button
to be before the court , you are - up

button up - keep quiet
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nikki

4th August 2013, 15:02
Many thanks, both - I'm not surprised I couldn't get it!
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