Home, James meaning
What does the saying 'Home, James' mean?
Idiom: Home, James
Meaning:
This is a cliched way of telling the driver of a vehicle to start driving. It is supposed to be an order to a chauffeur (a privately employed driver). The full phrase is 'Home, James, and don't spare the horses'.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Person's name |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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