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Straight, rough, old-fashioned
Schwartz E.L.
Phraseologism: Straight, rude, old-fashioned.
Meaning: The phrase is a symbol of rude, shameless flattery (iron.). It is also used as a playful preamble, softening some critical remark.
Origin: From the play "The Naked King" (1934) by the Soviet playwright Yevgeny Lvovich Schwartz (1896-1958), the words of the first minister, who addresses the monarch: "- Your Majesty! You know that I am an honest old man, a straight old man. I directly tell the truth in eyes, even if it is unpleasant ... Let me tell you directly, rudely, in an old man's way: you are a great man, sovereign! - adds: - Forgive me my unbridledness - you are a giant! Luminary!
Random phraseology:
Not worth a dime.
Meaning:
Not valuable, worthless.
Origin:
Sometimes, in order to get a coin of a smaller denomination, it was broken. A penny is the smallest coin that was pointless to break. Broken penny - less than less, very cheap. |
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