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“The wogs begin at Calais” is a derogatory, xenophobic British phrase dating back to around the First World War. It implies that all non-British people—starting immediately across the English Channel in France—are inferior or foreigners. The saying reflects historical insular attitudes, often used to suggest that “foreigners” start on the Continent.

Key context regarding this phrase includes:

Origin & Usage: The phrase was popularised by Labour MP George Wigg in a 1949 parliamentary debate to criticize the views of Conservative members.

Meaning: It signifies a prejudiced view that anyone outside the UK is “other” or part of a, often racialized, foreign category.

Context: It represents a, largely archaic, “island psychology” of suspicion toward the European continent and the rest of the world.

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