Having just read Strels defen"C"e of red indian, based on his use of non- North American English, I thought I'd toss a few out here and see if we have any trivia scholars among the forum in this area.
Anyone know the origin/meaning behind these phrases?
1 Getting off scot free
2 Slush fund
3 Play fast and loose
4 Put on your thinking cap
5 Botch a job
6 In Hock
7 Take another tack
8 Take someone down a peg
Yeah...I do know them, but it's MY post, so I'll wait a bit and see if we get some good/funny replies! Q
Anyone know the origin/meaning behind these phrases?
1 Getting off scot free
2 Slush fund
3 Play fast and loose
4 Put on your thinking cap
5 Botch a job
6 In Hock
7 Take another tack
8 Take someone down a peg
Yeah...I do know them, but it's MY post, so I'll wait a bit and see if we get some good/funny replies! Q