I was talking to my husband and son (both Americans) about the death of George Bush senior and I said that my Mum would have said that he had a good innings. They both stared at me like I was crazy. I know Mum uses it - and I heard it a lot growing up - and it means they had a really long life. Does anyone else use this? Or have heard it? I know it has to do with cricket, which is why husband and son probably haven't heard of it.
Anyone else?
Yes, it is quite a common saying meaning a period of time, like you say connected to cricket.
ReplyDeleteYes, I've heard it, when I was in Sri Lanka. Cricket is big, back there. :)
ReplyDeleteInnings is the time one batsman has at the crease. It can be long or he/she can be bowlded or caught out first ball. It means a good, long life.
ReplyDeletexx
Yes I've heard that saying Sharon....and I still use it myself.
ReplyDeleteHugs-x-
It was always used when I was growing up and I'm 53 now and I still say it myself.
ReplyDeleteHeather
No I've never heard this. I did guess it had something to do with a long life.
ReplyDeleteI have no interest in cricket or any friends or relatives who do, but I know the phrase 'a good innings' meaning long life, and have used it may times myself. I'm 53 so how familiar it is to younger generations is debatable, but certainly I would expect most people in England to understand it.
ReplyDeleteI've heard it, I'm sure in England it means cricket, here it would be baseball. He did have a long life and was a decent man, unusual in politics.
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon, yes, I know this saying well.
ReplyDelete