Spit and sawdust In english explanation

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

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-12-18 10:12

Meaning of Spit and sawdust

Spit and sawdust British adjective phrase informal

Used to describe a pub that is old-fashioned and shabby.

I don't understand why you like this spit and sawdust place.

You should make changes to your spit and sawdust pub if you want to attract more customers.

Other phrases about:

fray at/around the edges/seams

1. To become shabby or worn along the edges when talking about fabric or threads

2. To become weaker or less effective, or start to fail

the armpit of something

The worst and dirtiest place

We have seen better days

To be in a poor condition.

skrungy

Particularly unpleasant, filthy, or repulsive.

went out with the ark

To be out of date, not be used for a long time.

Origin of Spit and sawdust

This expression originated from the old practice of covering the floor of a pub with sawdust and allowing customers to spit into it.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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