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.
See also: all, sir
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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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