May 27, 2011 · "Geezer" actually means an odd or eccentric man. This word came from guise, which was: (in Scotland and N England) the practice or custom of disguising oneself in fancy dress, often …

Dec 20, 2014 · Here, geezer is a British slang for a young lad, bloke (can be an equivalent of dude in AmE). "The Hostage" and "Make me an Offer" were the famous movies of that time.

Aug 6, 2019 · In UK slang geezer (or geeza) can just mean a man, regardless of age, like 'chap' or 'bloke'. In the context of Rumpole of the Bailey, I'm guessing she's saying that he "locked her man …

Apr 1, 2022 · -1 It was also used in the song "Money" from Pink Floyd's 1973 album "Dark Side of the Moon". During the fade out, a woman in the voiceover can be heard saying, "That geezer was …

Oct 16, 2015 · You are correct, there are two meanings which you mention. The first one has a couple of possible responses: 1 - yes, yeah or something else short and semi-positive 2 - a response of …

Nov 8, 2025 · The term "hat trick" originated in the sport of cricket in the mid-1800s, referring to a bowler taking three wickets with three consecutive deliveries. The achievement was traditionally

Dec 14, 2018 · Yes, "the apple" works well. But personally I see little wrong with "My favourite food is apple" - though beyond linguistics I must say it seems an odd sort of remark to make. To begin with, …

Apr 29, 2023 · The expression comes from military usage. Wictionary An allusion to the military practice of capturing/holding a hill (high ground), no matter the cost or (lack of) benefit, as in the Battle of …

Feb 8, 2024 · Have you ever visited the Louvre when you have been in Paris? Senator Kaine: I have heard Hillary Clinton say over and over again, when I've been sitting next to her and when I've …

Mar 17, 2018 · As pretty much anyone who's ever watched an English police procedural can attest to, English policemen use the phrase "you're nicked, sunshine!" whenever they apprehend a suspect. …