| 单词 | to show some ankle |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto show some ankle to show some ankle and variants: (chiefly in political contexts) to reveal or suggest some information about one's intentions, plans, etc., typically giving just enough detail to arouse interest or attract support.Probably with humorous allusion to the formerly prevalent view that the display of a female ankle was flirtatious or titillating. Π 1984 Boston Globe 28 Nov. 1 He'll have to be able to show a little ankle, to give some idea of new positions the United States is prepared to take once hard new bargaining begins. 1991 Colorado Springs Gaz. Tel. 21 Mar. b7 Schwarzkopf was showing a little ankle when he referred twice to environmental concerns... That ought to appeal to Democrats in New Hampshire, eh? 2010 Daily Tel. 10 May 21/1 It may be the case that Mr Clegg has been showing some ankle to Mr Brown simply as a negotiating ploy to concentrate the minds of the Conservatives. < as lemmas |
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