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The Balloon goes up
The Balloon goes up
The Balloon goes up : Phrases
Meaning:
Impending trouble.
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Origin:
This phrase relates to the use of observation balloons in the first World War. The sight of such a balloon going up nearly always resulted in a barrage of shells following soon after. The expression was re-inforced during WWII when the hoisting of barrage balloons was part of the preparations for an air raid.
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