How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
Between-the-Legs-Slam — Dunking, (das), im Englischen oft auch (slam) dunk genannt, bezeichnet beim Basketball einen Wurf, bei dem der Ball von oben durch den Korb „gestopft“ wird. ein zweihändiger Dunk Anstatt des normalen Wurfes, bei dem der Ball meist unter Korbhöhe… … Deutsch Wikipedia
with the tail between the legs — In a state of dejection after chastisement or humiliation, like a beaten cur • • • Main Entry: ↑tail … Useful english dictionary
with the tail between the legs — while humiliated, while embarrassed … English contemporary dictionary
The Amazing Race — sometimes referred to as TAR, is a reality television game show in which teams of two people (with one exception), who have some form of a preexisting personal relationship, race around the world in competition with other teams. Contestants stri … Wikipedia
with your tail between your legs — informal phrase ashamed or upset because you have been defeated We’re going to send them home with their tails between their legs. Thesaurus: feeling ashamed or embarrassedsynonym feeling sad or unhappysynonym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
your tail between your legs — (your) tail between (your) legs feeling ashamed and embarrassed. After playing so badly for the entire game, the team walked off with their tails between their legs. Etymology: based on the behavior of dogs, who will put their tails between their … New idioms dictionary
tail between your legs — (your) tail between (your) legs feeling ashamed and embarrassed. After playing so badly for the entire game, the team walked off with their tails between their legs. Etymology: based on the behavior of dogs, who will put their tails between their … New idioms dictionary
The Tall Ships' Races — are races for sail training Tall Ships (sailing ships). The races of designed to encourage international friendship and training for young people in the art of sailing. The races are held annually in European waters and consists of two racing… … Wikipedia
with (your) tail between (your) legs — if you leave somewhere with your tail between your legs, you leave feeling ashamed and embarrassed because you have failed or made a mistake. The losing team walked off with their tails between their legs … New idioms dictionary
with his tail between his legs — running away in fear, retreating like a coward, run for the hills When he saw the bear, he turned around and ran with his tail between his legs … English idioms
