"Early Doors"

Surely i'm not the only one confused by Ratts constant use of this term!


Could someone please explain what this means?

Could someone please ask Ratts what this means?

He keeps saying it...and it drives me

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from wikipedia

The title is a British slang phrase meaning those who arrive earlier than is customary, and was often associated with pub customers who wait for or arrive soon after evening opening, around 5:30 pm. (Until the law was changed in 1988 pubs in England closed in the afternoon. Most are now open all day.) It is also widely heard in British football circles, and was resuscitated in comments about football. The phrase originates in the practice of British theatres from around 1870 of allowing customers who paid a little extra to enter the theatre early and choose their own seats before the rush just before the performance started.[1]

but for me..
it can only ever mean....you know..

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That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

i thought he was getting confused with "early days"

now i'm confused, or do they both refer to the same thing?

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now that's a very good question.

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That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

I wouldn't think so, that's Darren Hanlon.

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The term was also used to describe pubs in melbourne that opened early am. Usually 6 or 7am. As in Markillies, Sir Charles Hotham, the Stork and Watersiders in the City. And others like the London Tavern in Port Melbourne. What does this have to do with Ratts ? F.I.I.K.

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Good...so we're none the wiser as to why Ratts continually uses this term.

Is he going ?

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Spot on Muzza.Actually like the term myself.

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I wonder what Robert Walls thinks...

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He'd be floored.

Are you sick of explaining it yet murraycray?

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Yeah probably. You've got a good memory Mega.

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I like it the expression too. It goes way back though. The poms have been using it for years and years.

http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-ear1.htm

Actually; if I can be boringly pedantic; those pubs at the bottom end of town such as the Watersiders were known as ''early openers''; and were the haven of nightshift workers; wharfies, and workers from the Victoria Market etc.

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Not pedantic at all mate. Up at CUB in Bouverie St, the terminology (early doors/openers) was equally acceptable.

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Ok ...so thinking about it...
and I am OFTEN wrong...
isn't the context that Ratts is using the phrase in....
errr....well a little out of context?
I think that Mark J is right...he applies it when describing what should be a place that 'early days' would suit a lot better.

If its about a new recruit...for ex. 'how is such and such doing?'
'oh..we'll see it's early doors yet'..
so...unless he means..they are going to let said recruit into the team early so he can find a good position....as in..that's how they select the team...first onto the field gets best possie.... then..umm..surely its err..how to put it...one sherrin short of the full practice sakc?

(just saying...)

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That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

Perhaps we should start a petition to stop him saying it......but we'd better do it early doors or ASAP; whichever is the quickest.........

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hey !! this is TC, the place where no-one is EVER wrong !!

Screw youse all, I like it!

Potato Scallops or Potato Cakes.

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