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Quotation dates: 2001-2004
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DANCER, n. In phr. ya dancer! expression of approval, success or triumph.Abd. 2001 Press and Journal 16 Jul :
After the emotional wrench of leaving his home and family in Scotland, he admitted the occasion was a real lift during that difficult first year.
"I remember walking up that red carpet with all these famous people and thinking, ya dancer! It was great."Sc. 2004 Scotsman 12 Mar 5:
"Well, James, I'm glad to say," he started saying.
"Ya dancer," I exclaimed, cutting him off with Weegie joy. I'd passed. I'd actually passed. The smile was broad and if it weren't for the fact that he might press charges, I could have kissed my examiner.Sc. 2004 Daily Record 26 May 2:
Get dead excited about pre-season friendlies If you ever catch yourself uttering the words: 'Great, Preston are playing Morton', you really are a sad, sad man.
Mind you, Doncaster have got a game lined up at Brechin at the end of July. Ya dancer.Sc. 2004 News of the World 27 Jun :
Ya dancer! Here's River City's Jade Lezar as you've never seen her before.
The Shieldinch stunner — who plays Alanna McVey in the BBC1 soap — is set to shock fans by landing a job in a lapdancing club.
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