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Many thanks for all the replies. Here is a summary:
Most replied that the actual expression is "In like Flynn" as in Erroll
Flynn--particulary in reference to his sexual prowess. Several replied that
it referred to anyone who would not miss an opportunity to seduce a lady.
Now, however, it refers to someone always ready to take advantage fo a
situation. A lone reply referred to a reference Who put the butter in
butterfly by David Feldman, 1989 that suggested that Flynn was Ed Flynn,head
of the democartic party machine in NYC in the 1940's. Flynn evidently could
take care of those people he favored. Another suggestin referred to the 1967
James Coburn spy movie that was the origin of the change from Flynn to
Flynt. Still another suggested that perhaps it had something to do with an
advertisement for lighters written by Dr. Seuss in his pre Green Eggs and
Ham days.
Fascinating!! Many thanks
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Kathy Dvorchak
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