Samuel BeckettAh earth you old extinguisher.
About This Quote
The phrase “Ah, earth you old extinguisher” was first published by William Shakespeare in his play, The Tempest. Though the exact meaning of extinguisher is still debated today, it is safe to say that the phrase was used to express frustration and anger. For example, if someone were to say “This car is a piece of junk” and then walk away without having taken ownership of what they just said, someone else might say “Ah, earth you old extinguisher.” This person would be saying that they are angry at the world for letting such a terrible car be created.
Source: Happy Days
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