Gordon Bennett (phrase)

"Gordon Bennett" is an English-language idiomatic phrase used to express surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, or frustration.[1]

Background

The expression is thought to derive from the controversial reputation of James Gordon Bennett Jr. (1841–1918), son of Scottish-born James Gordon Bennett Sr. founder and publisher of the New York Herald. Bennett Jr. was an accomplished polo player, tennis player and yachtsman.

Usage

The phrase is often said by Del Boy Trotter, played by David Jason, in the British sitcom Only Fools And Horses.[2][3][4]

References
  1. The dictionary definition of Gordon Bennett at Wiktionary
  2. "Gordon Bennett: A puzzling British exclamation" World Wide Words
  3. {{cite web Aso used in 1970's sitcom "Please Sir!" | title = Gordon Bennett! | url = http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/articles/gordon-bennett.htm | access-date = 8 September 2017 }}
  4. Gordon Bennett! - the meaning and origin of this phrase, retrieved 8 September 2017
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