all Sir Garnet

all Sir Garnet

Everything is good or in order. The phrase refers to Sir Garnet Wolseley, a renowned general in the British Army in the 19th century. Primarily heard in UK. Don't worry, it's all Sir Garnet in here. Is everything all Sir Garnet? I really want to start this assembly off on the right footing. I'm sure it's all Sir Garnet, but I'd like to review the contract one more time, if you don't mind.

See also: all, sir

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all Sir Garnet

highly satisfactory. informal, dated

Sir Garnet Wolseley ( 1833–1913 ), leader of several successful military expeditions, was associated with major reforms in the army. He was the model for the ‘modern Major-General’ in Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance.

See also: all, sir

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