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Loose rivets
It's just come to mind. The cringe factor has increased over the 53 years since it was uttered.
"To the man in the tower from the man in the ship. Give us the word and I'll giver her the whip."
Yes, really. One of jet jockey's more colourful characters, who later became part of the CAA's flight inspectorate.
As a test to see if it's shelf life has indeed passed one could use it on a busy day at O'Hare in response to Tower's "Line up and wait behind the departing United, traffic on a 3 mile final, keep 'em spooled Break United cleared for takeoff".
It's the only way to be sure.