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What is the origin of the term Chinese fire drill

Answer

"Chinese fire drill" came from an incident where a British ship, crewed by Chinese, set up a fire drill for the engine room.

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Source: Re: Chinese Fire Drill | www.phrases.org.uk

Description: came from an naval incident where a ship officered by the British and crewed by the Chinese set up a fire drill for fire in the engine room.

Oct 25, 04:46pm

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