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Bookmark or Share- Gordon Bennett – the Scot whose name turned into famous phraseBennett became a millionaire. But how did this Banffshire loon also manage to embed himself in the lexicon of the English language? The answer lies in his son, James Gordon Bennett junior, who had a different goal in life – to introduce to America the profession of playboy.
- Gordon Bennett (phrase) - WikipediaGordon Bennett" is an English-language idiomatic phrase used to express surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, frustration or exasperation. [1]
- Gordon Bennett (general) - WikipediaLieutenant General Henry Gordon Bennett, CB, CMG, DSO, VD [2] (15 April 1887 – 1 August 1962) was a senior Australian Army officer who served in both World War I and World War II.
- UK | Magazine | Gordon Bennett! Who was he? - BBC NewsI had always thought Gordon Bennett referred to Gen Gordon Bennett of the Australian Forces in Malaya prior to the fall of Singapore. He is chiefly remembered for having...
- Gordon Bennett! - Meaning & Origin Of The Phrase - Phrasefinder“Gordon Bennett!” is an expression of incredulity which alludes to the outrageous behaviour of the American sportsman, publisher and all-round hell-raiser James Gordon Bennett Jr.
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