| 词汇 | Plums |
| 释义 | (redirected from Plums)speak with a plum in (one's) mouthTo speak in a manner that is indicative of a high social class. Primarily heard in UK. He spoke with such a plum in his mouth that none of us working-class sods could stand to listen to him. have a plum in (one's) mouthTo speak in a manner that is indicative of a high social class. Primarily heard in UK. Because he always sounds like he has a plum in his mouth, none of us working-class sods can stand to listen to him. like a ripe plumEasily; with very little resistance. After a few months of being cut off from supplies, the city will fall into our hands like a ripe plum. a plum in (one's) mouthA manner of speech that is indicative of a high social class. Primarily heard in UK. Because he always sounds like he has a plum in his mouth, none of us working-class sods can stand to listen to him. Have you noticed that Sally's been speaking with a plum in her mouth ever since she started living in inner London? a plum in your mouthBRITISHIf someone speaks with a plum in their mouth, they speak with an accent that is typical of a high social class. While she does not talk with a plum in her mouth, she is very articulate. Note: This expression is used to show disapproval. Note: This is from the idea that the accent used by upper-class speakers of British English makes them sound as though they have a plum in their mouth. have a plum in your mouthhave a rich-sounding voice or affected accent. Britishlike a ripe plum (or ripe plums)used to convey that something can be obtained with little or no effort.plum n. a prize or reward; something that can be considered the spoils of a political office. My plum for getting elected was a big new office. |
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