Fell off a Truck

Was stolen, lifted, burgled, etc.

"Where did you get that expensive new V.C.R. and Bicycle?"

"They fell off a truck."

Fell off the truck

Stolen; Something obtained or being sold illegally.

"Hey dude, Check out this new PS3. Only paid 50 bucks for it because it fell off the truck."
"You lucked out, man."

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fell off the turnip truck

Dumb. Stupid. Implying that you've been isolated from the world (on a turnip farm).

He understands what you're saying. It's not as though he just fell off the turnip truck.

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just fell off the turnip truck

Naive. Implies rural unsohistication versus urban savviness.

"A Rolex for $50? Do you think I just fell off the turnip truck?"

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