do you know Dr. Wright of Norwich



do you know Dr. Wright of Norwich

A sarcastic comment made at a dinner party to urge a guest to keep passing the wine. Allegedly, the real Dr. Wright of Norwich was prone to monopolizing the wine because he was such a conversationalist. Primarily heard in UK. Hey Michael, do you know Dr. Wright of Norwich? Let's keep the wine moving, shall we?
See also: know, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Danieledah-NYE-leItalian
Adelajdaah-de-LIE-dahPolish
LucasLOO-kəs (English), LUY-kahs (Dutch), luy-KAH (French), LOO-kəsh (Portuguese), LOO-kahs (Spanish)English, Dutch, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Biblical Latin
Sutekh-Egyptian Mythology
FyodorFYO-dahrRussian
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