Give pap with a hatchet In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "give pap with a hatchet", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-06-10 11:06

Meaning of Give pap with a hatchet

Give pap with a hatchet phrase

To pretend to behave kindly and friendly towards someone.

A: Mary told she will help me with my homework, yet when I asked her, she jeered at me. B: Oh don't believe her. She is infamous for giving pap with a hatchet.

I hate those who give pap with a hatchet.

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Grammar and Usage of Give pap with a hatchet

Verb Forms

  • gave pap with a hatchet
  • gives pap with a hatchet
  • giving pap with a hatchet

The verb "give" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Give pap with a hatchet

This expression is formed based on the meaning of "give pap" referring to a mother comforting a newborn with her breast, and a sharp and deadly thing "hatchet".

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