| 单词 | to give the big e |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto give (a person) the big E big E n. [ < big adj. + the initial letter of elbow n., after to give (a person) the elbow at elbow n. Additions] British colloquial (with the) a personal rejection or rebuff, esp. insensitively or unceremoniously conveyed; the abrupt breaking off of a (romantic) relationship; frequently in to give (a person) the big E = to give (a person) the elbow at elbow n. Additions. ΚΠ 1973 D. Clement & I. La Frenais Whatever happened to Likely Lads? (BBC TV camera script) 2nd Ser. Episode 3. 47 We had a steak sandwich, and a bottle of fizzy wine. And then, when it was time for her to show her gratitude in no uncertain way, the big E. (He gestures with his elbow.) 1982 A. Barr & P. York Official Sloane Ranger Handbk. 158/2 ‘She gave me the big E,’ Used by young Sloanes to mean she told me to go away. 1990 C. Brayfield Prince xvii. 425 So what's the big news?.. Your sister giving Nicky the big E, or what? 2001 News of World (Nexis) 15 July Meanwhile dizzy hairdresser Helen, 23, is still unaware that Big G..has already given her the Big E after being humiliated by her flirty on-screen antics with car designer Paul. < as lemmas |
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