"Scout" wrote

I'm familiar with the phrase. I don't recall using it in my post though, so
I don't see why you should refer to it.
It's similar but certainly not synomomous with allusion.
Keep trying Doctor Knowlittle!

Apparently NOT! If you were familiar with obiter dictum, you would
know it refers to "passing" as in passing reference. Duh! And you
claim to be a teacher.

I pity your students.

CN