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Games, activities and teaching ideas > Winner of the Phrase of the day for 12/09/2011
Winner of the Phrase of the day for 12/09/2011
Redbull
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Winner of the Phrase of the day for 12/09/2011
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Thank you, to all who provided so much fun and to those who didn �t see my unorthodox ways! The true meaning of this phrase well there isn �t one!
The reasons why the �dog �s bollocks � are considered to be the top of the tree aren �t clear. It may be linked to an associated phrase - �stand out like a dog �s balls �, i.e. �outstanding �, although I can find no evidence to indicate that phrase as being earlier than the �dog �s bollocks �. Dogs do enjoy licking their genitals of course but again, there �s no evidence that links the coining of this phrase to that. It is most likely that this is just a nonsense phrase, coined because it sounds good. In that, it would join a long list of earlier nonsense phrases, e.g. "the cat �s pyjamas".
It simply is just a slang phrase for something that is very good
Example: This burgundy wine is the dogs bollocks meaning the wine goes down your neck in a very delicious way.
negative connotation. For example: (1) �that �s bollocks � -> �that �s rubbish � (2) �give him a bollocking � -> �chastise him � (3) �He dropped a bollock � -> �he made a mistake � The Phrase Finder and myself.
DRUMMMMMM ROOOLLLLLLLLLL!
Congratulations goes to, Valintinaper. for the entry...... Since dogs have a special way of treating their private parts (by the way, I �ll never understand how nature works!), in my mind this phrase is instantly related to a lollipop candy meant for animals!
So, it �s over to you, Valintinaper. Please Choose a Phrase for the next phrase of the day.
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13 Sep 2011
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almaz
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Whoops! Apologies, R**bull, but that wasn �t intended to be an entry. It was more of a cautionary observation following on from Douglas �s opinion about the picture.
I �m afraid you �re going to have to choose someone else, but perhaps next time, you might pm the �winner � - and wait for their response - before you announce it.
EDIT: In typical R**bull fashion, he�s edited his post, so that direct responses to his original post come across as non-sequiturs. He�s a real piece of work.
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13 Sep 2011
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Redbull
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Sorry everybody but due to time wasting by Almaz I will have to pick a second place winner.
@Almaz please don �t make entries if you don �t intend to play the game! . |
13 Sep 2011
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almaz
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Actually, R**bull, I would �ve gone ahead with a contribution anyway, if I thought you really wanted it - that is, until I got your silly little infantile pm �s. You really should try to control yourself. |
13 Sep 2011
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