Sit (up)on hot cockles In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "sit (up)on hot cockles", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-10-05 10:10

Meaning of Sit (up)on hot cockles

Sit (up)on hot cockles phrase

To be angry at someone/something, because you have to wait for a long time.
 

 

I'm sitting on hot cockles because I've been waiting for John for 20 minutes, but there is no sign showing he is coming.

We all sat on hot cockles when the teacher kept making comments on our tests instead of giving them back to us.

Other phrases about:

be champing at the bit

Can't wait to do something

Grammar and Usage of Sit (up)on hot cockles

Verb Forms

  • sitting (up)on hot cockles
  • sat (up)on hot cockles

The verb "sit" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Sit (up)on hot cockles

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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