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I see London, I see France

I see London, I see France phrase: indicates that a person's underwear is showing.

Phrase

I see London, I see France

  1. (humorous, informal) Indicates that a person's underwear is showing.
    • “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.2010, Julie Cannon, Mater Biscuit, page 239

Origin of I see London, I see France

From a children's rhyme: "I see London, I see France, I can see your underpants".

Questions about I see London, I see France

What does I see London, I see France mean?
I see London, I see France means indicates that a person's underwear is showing.
What part of speech is I see London, I see France?
I see London, I see France is a phrase.

Words near I see London, I see France in the dictionary

  1. I resemble that remark
  2. I rest my case
  3. I said what I said
  4. I say
  5. I see
  6. I see London, I see France
  7. I see what you did there
  8. I see you
  9. I see, said the blind man
  10. I shiggy diggy
  11. I shit you not

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