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What is the difference between sacrificial lamb and scapegoat Wiki pages say: A sacrificial lamb is a metaphorical reference to a person or animal sacrificed for the common good and the word " scapegoat " has developed to indicate a person who is blamed and punished for the sins of others Of course, scapegoat by origin has a heavier tone of sinfulness associated with it
Whats mutton sleeves or leg of mutton sleeves? Leg-of-mutton sleeves (also called leg-of-lamb sleeves, mutton sleeves, and gigot sleeves) are ornamental sleeves that reached the height of popularity in the 1830s, and are described by the OED as: very full and loose on the arm but close-fitting at the wrist Here is a picture so you can see the full idea: Though, not all of them were quite as puffy as this, it was probably the goal The
Where, when, and how did the term dogie for orphan calf originate? By extension, a motherless lamb also dogie lamb (3) Adams indicates this term sometimes means a laced shoe (4) According to Blevins, also used adjectivally in a humorous way for anything doomed to failure or "unlikely to survive " The origin of this term is uncertain, but there are many theories Hendrickson provides several possibilities
Why is mutton used for both sheep meat and goat meat? The meat of an adult sheep is called mutton The meat of an adult goat is called chevon or mutton In the English-speaking islands of the Caribbean, and in some parts of Asia, particularly Bangl
Lambast or lambaste - English Language Usage Stack Exchange The Oxford English Dictionary lists lambaste from the 17th century, then notes lambust and lambast as alternate spellings dating only from the 18th century My American dictionary also has lambaste
A word or expression for an older man trying to look younger 2 There is a term mutton dressed as lamb but mostly applied to old women It is also used for old men sometimes (idiomatic, derogatory) A mature woman dressed in a style more suited to a young woman, especially if in a deliberate attempt to appear young For men, mutton dressed as ram version is used also
How did Pork Chop become a term of endearment? Many people are very fond of certain food items, and they find their way into terms of endearment -- ma petite chou, sweetie, honey, lamb chop, pork chop, crackerjack, etc Affection is affection, metaphorically speaking
Word for when someone tries to be attractive but fails There are also related words (which do not match your definition but could lead in the right direction): frilly, pretentious, splashy On the off chance that you misremember the definition, a word for trying to be attractive (and not failing) is "peacocking":