Re: Kemblegate. Sheesh.. tough crowd!
Give the guy a break, taking food from childs mouth, ... off the table, ... trainees from the kids, .... M&S card off the missus, are all sayings.
He didn't literally mean he had a last £10note and rather than feed his kids, he paid an air-fare!
Crikey! You folks are just to prosiac. You must lead colourful lives as people confront you with other sayings & adages. I can only imagine the confusion you all must face in your daily lives when confronted with our wonderfully expressive coloquialisms.