'That's Bolton's biggest chimney that... and I climbed it for a ten bob wager. Never did get the ten bob though.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker climbed a famous landmark for a small bet but was never paid the winnings.
- In plain terms
- I climbed a big chimney for a small bet but never got the money.
- What can you take from it?
- Past adventures may involve unresolved details.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you ever made a deal you didn't get paid for?
- What adventures are worth the cost?
Another view
The outcome of the bet is forgotten or unimportant now.
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