This expression alludes to the belief that ostriches bury their heads in the sand when pursued, thinking that as they cannot see their pursuers the pursuers cannot see them. This expression makes reference to a Native American custom of burying a hatchet or tomahawk to mark the conclusion of a peace treaty. It has been suggested that it refers to Burton's, the British men's outfitters or to Burton, a kind of ale, but these are folk etymologies with no definite evidence to support them, and the origin of the phrase remains uncertain.Įnd a quarrel or conflict and become friendly This phrase first appeared in mid 20th century air force slang, meaning be killed in a crash.
#Slow burn through highs full
(of a place or building) full to overflowing – informalīe ruined, destroyed or killed - British informal Shatter someone's illusions about something or destroy their sense of well-being. Ĭompletely burnt through, leaving only the charred remnantĪ burr under your saddle = a burr under in your saddleĪ persistent source of irritation - North American informal Compare with the mainly North American expression cook on the front burner meaning be on the way to rapid success. The metaphor here is from cooking on a stove with several burners of varying heat…food cooking at a lower temperature on a back burner receives or requires less frequent attention than that cooking at a high temperature on a front burner. Originally it was the left ear only that was supposed to do so.
The superstition that your ears tingle when you are being talked about is recorded from the mid 16th century. He or someone is subconsciously aware of being talked about…especially in their absence Have so much money that you can spend as lavishly as you want The burn referred to is the burning sensation caused in muscles by strenuous exertion. Push your body to the extremes when practising a form of physical exercise – informal Suffer unpleasant consequences as a result of your actionsġ998 - Times - An American buyer remains a possibility, although it is not entirely clear why any would want to risk getting their fingers burnt twice.ġ998 - Times - Monsanto is burning rubber on a racetrack to become world leader in life sciences.
Lavish energy or resources in more than one direction at the same time
In a military campaign, burning your boats or bridges would make escape or retreat impossible. A state of slowly mounting anger or annoyance - informal Built with coveted German engineering, this Sommer motorcycle is ideal for both long rides through the countryside and urban commuting through Europe’s narrow city streets.
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