Poke the borax at (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "poke the borax at (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Nora Ha calendar 2021-08-03 12:08

Meaning of Poke the borax at (someone or something)

Synonyms:

poke fun at (someone or something)

Poke the borax at (someone or something) Australia Canada slang

To tease or ridicule someone or something; deliberately laugh at someone/ something.

The behaviour of poke the borax at other schoolmates is also a serious problem of bullying in school.

It's not a good idea to poke the borax at someone even your friends to become a humorist.

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Grammar and Usage of Poke the borax at (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • to poke the borax at (someone or something)
  • poked the borax at (someone or something)
  • poking the borax at (someone or something)
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