| 词汇 | early doors |
| 释义 | early doors 1. adverb early on, especially in relation to a sporting contest. Originally applied to admissions to old time music halls; later used, with almost catchphrase status, by football commentator Ron Atkinson UK, 1998 2. noun women's knickers, panties, etc. Rhyming slang for 'drawers'; probably since late C19 when 'early doors' was current for a theatrical performance and it was a time when women actually wore 'drawers' UK, 1979 early doorsIn the early stages of something. Primarily heard in UK. If we can score some points early doors, then we'll have a better chance of winning the game. early doorsearly on, especially in a game or contest. British informalApparently this expression arose with reference to a period of admission to a music hall ending some time before the start of the performance and giving a better choice of seating. 2003 Guardian Jeremy Vine, hosting Radio 2's music industry debate last night, got a dig in early doors about his hallowed predecessor on the station. |
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