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Charles Sweeney wrote:
> Tina - AxisHOST, Inc. wrote
>
>
>>That's odd, considering cowboys drive cattle across the range...and,
>>as far as I know, have nothing to do with business. It would be
>>interesting to see how that developed into something completely
>>different.
>
>
> Yes, I'd be interested to see that too, perhaps Mr Probert can help us!
>
> I would say it was a very common term here to describe dodgy traders, "a
> bunch of cowboys" is often used.
>

There are also cowboys at rodeos who do all manner of risky things. My
guess is the risk taking part of the meaning has been extended into
"dodgy". Cowboys can also be applied to certain users of the roads who
take risks.

"A bunch of cowboys" is also a quite commonly used expression in
Australia & NZ.

back to the lurk...
Derek