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    I recently came across the phrase " The Goose Hung High". I know it means that times are good, but I can't find anyone that knows, or any information on what it literally means. Can anyone help?

    Question #65280. Asked by rlaj. (May 02 06 9:36 PM)


    zbeckabee

    		This expression is based on a superstition of that time. When geese flew low, it meant that evil spirits were present. When geese flew, or "hung," high in the sky, the evil spirits were gone, and all was well.

    http://www.almanac.com/question/oneanswer.php?questionnumber=12771

    May 03 06, 4:09 AM
    rlaj

    		Thank you very much zbeck, now I can sleep a little better.

    May 03 06, 1:47 PM

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