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littlegreenmanfrommars Send message Joined: 28 Jan 06 Posts: 1410 Credit: 934,158 RAC: 0 |
There is another term I remember being used in the film 'Mutiny on the Bounty,' when Captain Bligh announced to one of the crew that he would 'kiss the gunner's daughter.' I don't know why they referred to it in that way, but the unfortunate felon was tied over a cannon and flogged. I don't think they made that up for the film but it might be an old naval expression. However, unlike some, it seems that it has not passed into the English language. A bit off topic Susan, but did you know Captain Bligh was later made Governor of New South Wales? Under his "rule" there was a mutiny, making him the only British officer ever to have been involved in two mutinies. |
Beethoven Send message Joined: 19 Jun 06 Posts: 15274 Credit: 8,546 RAC: 0 |
Then there's another British expression: "By Jove!" "By Jove!" was a mild oath, an exclamation that indicated surprise or gave emphasis to some comment. The Jove referred to was Jovius, the Roman name for Jupiter, the CEO at the head of the table of the Greek Gods. I've heard a couple of Brits (and one Canadian) utter it, but never an American. |
littlegreenmanfrommars Send message Joined: 28 Jan 06 Posts: 1410 Credit: 934,158 RAC: 0 |
Then there's another British expression: "By Jove!" Pretty old-fashioned, Beets, and usually uttered by the upper classes, I think. I only ever heard that phrase on TV or in "period piece" movies. I believe we derive the word "Jovial" meaning jolly and friendly. Not sure how that connection was made. If I remember my ancient mythology, Jove (Greek: Zeus) was a bit of a bloody-minded sort. |
Beethoven Send message Joined: 19 Jun 06 Posts: 15274 Credit: 8,546 RAC: 0 |
Then there's another British expression: "By Jove!" By Jove! I do believe you're right! |
John McCallum Send message Joined: 5 Dec 04 Posts: 877 Credit: 599,458 RAC: 8 |
hoist by your own retardthis definition has naughty words in it I would other wise cut and paste but the "mods" might not like it.lol Old enough to know better(but)still young enough not to care |
MJKelleher Send message Joined: 1 Jul 99 Posts: 2048 Credit: 1,575,401 RAC: 0 |
Hornblower was a series of novels. Hornblower kept increasing in rank throughout the series. I do not remember the name of the author. C.S. Forester MJ |
Knightmare Send message Joined: 16 Aug 04 Posts: 7472 Credit: 94,252 RAC: 0 |
hoist by your own retardthis definition has naughty words in it I would other wise cut and paste but the "mods" might not like it.lol Just edit the naughty words before you hit submit. I have suggested that to another person in another thread, and it seems to work. It also keeps the post from being modded...lol Air Cold, the blade stops; from silent stone, Death is preordained Calm Chaos Forums : Everyone Welcome |
Mac Girl. Send message Joined: 15 Mar 06 Posts: 679 Credit: 15,042 RAC: 0 |
'Bob's yer uncle' - that's an old cockney expression and I think it means the same as 'told yer so' or 'what did I tell yer?' Actually I don't know who 'Bob' refers to or why he's yer uncle if something crops up unexpectedly. 'Bob's yer uncle,' - I've just been modded. 'No one can make you inferior without your consent.' Eleanor Roosevelt. |
Captain Avatar Send message Joined: 17 May 99 Posts: 15133 Credit: 529,088 RAC: 0 |
'Bob's yer uncle' - that's an old cockney expression and I think it means the same as 'told yer so' or 'what did I tell yer?' There you have it! |
Knightmare Send message Joined: 16 Aug 04 Posts: 7472 Credit: 94,252 RAC: 0 |
'Bob's yer uncle' - that's an old cockney expression and I think it means the same as 'told yer so' or 'what did I tell yer?' You got modded??? |
littlegreenmanfrommars Send message Joined: 28 Jan 06 Posts: 1410 Credit: 934,158 RAC: 0 |
'Bob's yer uncle' - that's an old cockney expression and I think it means the same as 'told yer so' or 'what did I tell yer?' I always used this one in the same way one would say: "Voila" Sort of "the job's done, or "there you go", that sort of thing. As for modded... I was modded a while back, but it was just for suggesting a thread be stickied. Who could you possibly have upset, Sue? |
littlegreenmanfrommars Send message Joined: 28 Jan 06 Posts: 1410 Credit: 934,158 RAC: 0 |
By Jove! I do believe you're right! Awfully nice of you to say so, old fellow! :) |
Beethoven Send message Joined: 19 Jun 06 Posts: 15274 Credit: 8,546 RAC: 0 |
By Jove! I do believe you're right! Dear Chap, too kind of you, you fully deserved it. :) In appreciation, here are four more I'm sure you're familiar with: "Poacher relish", "cosh pocket", "Cornish pasties" and "nonce". ;) |
littlegreenmanfrommars Send message Joined: 28 Jan 06 Posts: 1410 Credit: 934,158 RAC: 0 |
By Jove! I do believe you're right! The second one I can take a wild guess at Beets, the last two should be well known, but Beets has me beat on the first one! |
Captain Avatar Send message Joined: 17 May 99 Posts: 15133 Credit: 529,088 RAC: 0 |
By Jove! I do believe you're right! everyone on face value has a meaning that is kid friendly but according to "The Urban dictionary" the alternative meanings are disgusting.... |
Beethoven Send message Joined: 19 Jun 06 Posts: 15274 Credit: 8,546 RAC: 0 |
By Jove! I do believe you're right! Ahhh! Sorry, Old Boy, I shouldn't have assumed. My appologies Old Chum! "Poacher relish" is a kind of chutney that is specially made for using with game, especially if it's gone a trifle rich. Fortnum & Mason have been making various kinds of poacher (or game) relish for ages. The "cosh pocket" is an inside left pocket on the jacket of a suit. It's a bit narrower and longer than the standard derivative you find in common suits. If you get a bespoke tailor to make you a suit, it'll have a cosh pocket along with the other, on the left side. It's called that because gentlemen in the old days used to carry a cosh with them for protection when they found themselves in the wrong neighbourhood. A cosh is a soft weapon made of a sock filled with metal pellets, ball bearings or marbles. It can make quite a dent on a mugger's skull. |
Captain Avatar Send message Joined: 17 May 99 Posts: 15133 Credit: 529,088 RAC: 0 |
By Jove! I do believe you're right! The safe meanings and are not slang! |
Beethoven Send message Joined: 19 Jun 06 Posts: 15274 Credit: 8,546 RAC: 0 |
By Jove! I do believe you're right! Whatever do you mean? I speak English, not slang. You'll have to enlighten us CA, in a general way, of course. What is the slang meaning of "poacher's relish", for example? |
amryform Send message Joined: 4 Sep 04 Posts: 11 Credit: 1,488,576 RAC: 0 |
Here in the USA we say, "throw in the towel" and in Commonwealth countries they say, "to spit the dummy." |
amryform Send message Joined: 4 Sep 04 Posts: 11 Credit: 1,488,576 RAC: 0 |
Here in the USA we say, "throw in the towel" and in Commonwealth countries they say, "to spit the dummy." Think this is an old English expression from the Marquis of Queensbury boxing rules, when the corner helpers of bare knuckle fighters threw in the towel when their guy was taking a beating. |
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