单词 | to keep off the grass |
释义 | > as lemmasto keep off the grass P7. to keep off the grass: to ensure not to intrude on, or interfere with, a person, situation, etc.; chiefly in imperative.With reference to a notice or sign keep off the grass often displayed in public parks or gardens. ΚΠ 1870 Advocate (Melbourne) 25 June 10/1 I would advise all ‘young gushing politicians’ to keep off the grass of the Murray boroughs. 1897 W. S. Maugham Liza of Lambeth v. 59 ‘Ave yer got whale-bones?’ said Tom, with affected simplicity, putting his arm round her waist to feel. ‘Na then,’ she said, ‘keep off the grass!’ 1925 P. Gibbs Unchanging Quest xxi. 156 Of course you wouldn't be left alone to do what you like under some forms of government. Not entirely under ours, as you'll find if you don't keep off the grass, old lad. 2011 @christinezafe 15 Nov. in twitter.com (O.E.D. Archive) You know what H-I-M stands for? It stands for He Is Mine... Keep off the grass. < as lemmas |
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