A little of what you fancy does you good In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a little of what you fancy does you good", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Zesty Y, Jenne Phuong

2022-03-22 10:03

Meaning of A little of what you fancy does you good

A little of what you fancy does you good saying

Originally, it was said euphemistically to express the benefits of having sex. Now, it is used to express the advantages of satisfying other desires as well.

A: I slept all day today B: Yeah, it's totally fine. A little of what you fancy does you good.

I know you are going on a diet, but it's ok to eat fast food every now and then. A little of what you fancy does you good, my friend.

Other phrases about:

blind impulse

A desire to do something, which is random, sudden and unaccountable

itching to do something

To long for something/ to do something

like gold dust

Used to describe something which is very valuable and hard to get it because many people want it

have it/things/everything your own way

Believe or act in accordance with your desires, usually in spite of the wants or feelings of others

to give one's right arm

Used to emphasize one's interest or eagerness to have or do something

Origin of A little of what you fancy does you good

This traditional adage was initially made popular by the risqué Victorian vocalist Marie Lloyd, who made it the title of a vaudeville song. Lloyd was a hugely famous music hall performer in England at the end of Queen Victoria's reign and into the early twentieth century, much to the dismay of the moralists of the day, who tried all they could to stop her from appearing. In 1913, she was denied entrance to the United States due to "moral turpitude."

The Origin Cited: theidioms.com .