Today, I learnt the origins of three phrases. All come from the woolen cloth trade in Exeter.
"Piss poor": so poor that you have to sell your piss.
"Taking the piss": you go to sell your piss and the buyer gives you a low price.
"On tenterhooks": the cloth was dried under tension on tenting poles. Tenterhooks were used to create the tension.
Also, Exonians appear to have a more-British-than-British sense of humour. For example, these signs.
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