Dagenham Dustbin

Ford Cortina. First British monocoque construction car. For many years the best selling motor car in the UK. So called because they were made in Dagenham, Essex, and were very prone to rust.

I don't know why Joe rides around in that dagenham dustbin when for the same price he could get a nice Triumph Herald.

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MRD applies

While giving evidence at the trial of Stephen Ward, Rice-Davies made the quip for which she is most remembered. When the prosecuting counsel pointed out that Lord Astor denied having an affair or having even met her, she replied, "Well, he would, wouldn't he?" (from Wikipedia).

Hence, "MRD applies" means "he would say that, wouldn't he". Usually used to devalue an opinion by drawing attention to the other-than-impartial situation of the person voicing it.

I think this is a silly idea, myself, but then, I’m a state regulator, so MRD applies.

John Quiggin on badanalysis.com

Jibbons

Spring onions or scallions: thin white onions that can be eaten uncooked, whole or chopped, in salads.

Used throughout South Wales and parts of England. Now disappearing from use as people eat fewer salads anyway, and even those who do tend to buy ready-made mixtures of salad vegetables so do not have any call to purchase them separately.

What a lovely bunch of jibbons! They'll go nicely with an iceberg lettuce and a couple of tomatoes for my tea.

daps

Canvas shoes, also known as pumps, gym shoes and plimsolls. Used throughout South Wales in the 60's and still in use. Origin unknown, but definitely not from 'Dunlop Athletic Plimsoles'. Dying out as a word mainly because the item itself has been replaced by the ubiquitous trainer.

"I wish we didn't have to wear daps for gym. They just don't look cool."

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