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Must have come from the early pilots that flew the biplanes? TMO

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... twirl), as in a rope, wire, or lock of hair - especially one causing obstruction. This 17th century expression ... he told her (very diplomatically) to go fly a kite. Origin: ...
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Maybe you can find out? I just took a wild guess...

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