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Re: White on rice

#103664 06/03/03 03:46 PM

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TEd Remington

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TEd Remington

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Joined: Jul 2000

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Marion NC

"He was on it like white on rice." Somewhat similar to "He was on it like a goose on a June bug."

The former means he was completely on the job, the idea being that rice is already white, so it's completely covered. The latter just means quickly.

TEd

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