It's part of what can be known as 'roadman' slang - street language influenced by London's various immigrant communities, particularly the Carribbean. Pronounced without the 'a' this means permit it, stop, let it be - saying "allow it" would be asking someone to leave off. Born out of the old East End, the sadly disappearing language replaces actual words with rhyming words or phrases. Adam and Eve you see is (apart from being that famous pair from the Bible) cockney rhyming slang for believe. Would you Adam and Eve it? A whole A to Z of London words? Yes, we can't believe we took on this challenge either. Is this the mythical Angel of Islington? (Image: Getty) Adam and Eve
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