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Pull the gimp
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Phraseologism: Pull the gimp
Meaning: To procrastinate, to drag out any business, to speak monotonously and tediously.
Origin: Gimp - the thinnest gold, silver or copper thread, which was used to embroider galloons, aiguillettes and other decorations of officer uniforms, as well as chasubles of priests and simply rich costumes. It was made in a handicraft way, by heating the metal and carefully pulling out a thin wire with tongs. This process was extremely long, slow and painstaking, so that over time the expression "pull the wire" began to refer to any protracted and monotonous business or conversation.
Random phraseology:
Take / take on a pencil something.
Meaning:
To make a note, a note for memory, write something down (publ.).
Origin:
The expression arose among journalists, reporters, writers who, by the nature of their activities, quickly record their life observations. Brief notes at the place of observation of any events serve as material for further work. It is also assumed that the expression is formed by strengthening the figurative basis of the word note in the turnover to take note and replacing it with a specific one - a pencil. |
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