| 单词 | to let the dog see the rabbit |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto let the dog see the rabbit P24. colloquial (chiefly British and Australian). to let the dog see the rabbit: to allow a person to do or see something without interference or restriction. Usually in imperative. ΚΠ 1934 P. Fleming One's Company i. iii. 31 I would recommend a ‘Let the dog see the rabbit’ attitude as being both wise and fair. 1968 S. Gore Holy Smoke 52 How's about givin' a man a fair crack o' the whip... Let the dog see the rabbit? 1978 Musical Times 119 448 David Scott's treatment of this colourful music shows what can be done to combine scholarship, practical requirements and enthusiasm—and yet still letting the dog see the rabbit. 2002 S. Coogan et al. Alan Partridge: Every Ruddy Word (2003) 380/2 Well, give the man a twirl. Let the dog see the rabbit. < as lemmas |
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