| 单词 | to do a mike |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto do (also have) a mike A rest; a period of idleness; an act of shirking. Esp. in to do (also have) a mike: to be idle, to escape from or evade work; to go away. Cf. mick n.5 ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > ceasing > temporary cessation of activity or operation > [noun] > rest > interval or period of outspan1822 mike1825 spellc1845 the world > action or operation > inaction > not doing > abstaining or refraining from action > [noun] > avoiding an action or condition > avoiding duty, work, or exertion > opportunity for or an act of come-off1678 mike1825 shirk1863 gold-bricking1901 scrimshank1903 lead-swing1952 skive1958 skive1980 1825 P. Egan Life of Actor 28 The performances of the last night at the theatre are often discussed over a mike at the fireside the next morning respecting the abilities of the actors. Foot-n., Mike or Shammock. Technical or cant phrases amongst printers. To have a mike is to loiter away the time, when it might be more usefully or profitably employed. 1890 A. Barrère & C. G. Leland Dict. Slang (at cited word) Mike (tailors), to do a mike, to pretend to be working or hang about. 1899 R. Whiteing No. 5 John St. xxiv. 238 It was pleasant to..share the tobacco and biscuit, and make sure of a good ‘mike’ on this side of a life to come. 1925 E. Fraser & J. Gibbons Soldier & Sailor Words 155 Mike, to (to do a), to make off. To avoid duty. 1940 M. Marples Public School Slang 119 To do a mike (St Bees, 1915 +), to break bounds. 1955 ‘N. Shute’ Requiem for Wren iii. 83 That's a good mike for you, but you'll have plenty to do later on. 1958 Times 26 Sept. 19/1 The day of the cheerful veteran forward, gratefully relying upon opportunities for a mild ‘mike’, may be coming to an end. < as lemmas |
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