| 词汇 | fix our wagons |
| 释义 | (redirected from fix our wagons)fix (someone's) wagonTo take retaliatory action against someone. Primarily heard in US. After what he's done to me, I definitely want to fix his wagon—and this nasty rumor I've started is just the beginning. fix someone's wagonFig. to punish someone; to get even with someone; to plot against someone. If you ever do that again, I'll fix your wagon! Tommy! You clean up your room this instant, or I'll fix your wagon! He reported me to the boss, but I fixed his wagon. I knocked his lunch on the floor. fix someone's wagonGet even with someone, get revenge on someone, spoil someone's chance of success. For example, He may think he can win the election, but these ads will fix his wagon, or After what he did to her, her family's out to fix his wagon. This term uses fix in the sense of "punish someone" or "put someone in an awkward position," a usage dating from about 1800. The wagon was added in the 1900s, presumably making the phrase refer to putting sand in a wagon axle or similar sabotage. fix someone's wagonbring about someone's downfall; spoil someone's chances of success. US 1951 Truman Capote The Grass Harp She said her brother would fix my wagon, which he did…I've still got a scar where he hit me. fix (someone's) wagon To get revenge on another. |
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