it does what it says on the tin.

[henh...@gmail.com]

The phrase "it does what it says on the tin" is an idiom that means something does exactly what it is advertised to do. It is often used to describe products that are reliable and effective.

The phrase originated in the United Kingdom in the 1990s, as an advertising slogan for the Ronseal brand of woodstain and wood-dye. The slogan was intended to emphasize that the company's products would act and last for the amount of time exactly as described on the tin can.

The phrase has since become a common idiom in the UK and Ireland. It is also sometimes used in other English-speaking countries, such as the United States and Canada.


----------- is it a pretty 'Can'-onical phrase in the UK now ?

[Dingbat]

A tin has not always been shaped the way most people think. A cigarette case was also called a cigarette tin.
A biscuit tin and coffee tin, both cylinders, have very different radius to height ratios.

[Hibou]

It's a phrase that can elicit a nod or a groan, depending on one's
interlocutor. To be used with caution.

[henh...@gmail.com]

What kind of accent is that????

When he says [Ronseal], it sounds more like [Ron-su]

[henh...@gmail.com]

What kind of accent is that? Scottish??? When he says [Ronseal], it sounds more like [Ron-su]


and i also remembered that i used to see TV commercials from Ron-co. (and Gin-su)