let George do it in English

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Etymology: Sometimes explained as derived from French laissez faire à Georges, a satirical reference to the multiform activities of Cardinal Georges d'Amboise (1460–1510), but this is unlikely. Alternatively explained as a reference to Pullman porters, who were generically known as George. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|laissez faire à Georges|nocat=1}} French laissez faire à Georges Head templates: {{en-proverb}} let George do it

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"let George do it" meaning in English

Proverb