Context: This phrase evolved through a series of usages and references. The phrase is typically attributed to Milton's 1645 poem L'Allegro, which includes the lines\n\nQuestion: where does trip the light fantastic come from?
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The relevant information to answer the above question is: The phrase is typically attributed to Milton's 1645 poem L'Allegro, which includes the lines
So, the answer is Milton 's 1645 poem L'Allegro.
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