Movable feast In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Movable feast", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2022-10-05 03:10

Meaning of Movable feast

Movable feast British noun phrase informal

A religious holiday that takes place on a different date every year.

Since Easter usually takes place on any Sunday between the end of March and the beginning of April, it is called a movable feast.

Something that can occur at any time or place that people want.

We usually have dinner at 6 P.M, but sometimes it can be a movable feast.

Other phrases about:

many moons ago

a long time ago

echo down/through the ages

To remain influential in a particular situation or a particular group of people for a long time

time's a-wastin'

Time is running out.

anytime soon

This expression means something will occur in the near future.

blind man's holiday

 Blind man's holiday is the time between daylight and darkness when people cannot work because it is too dark to see.

Origin of Movable feast

The phrase "movable feast" has entered the language as a metaphor for things that change throughout time. However, it is unclear when this occurred.
The Origin Cited: Internet .
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