Tub of lard In english explanation

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

author Nora Ha calendar 2021-07-01 06:07

Meaning of Tub of lard

Synonyms:

tug of guts

Tub of lard British impolite negative spoken language noun phrase slang

The phrase has a pejorative and derogatory meaning. 

Used to describe someone who has a fatty, obese, and overweight body

He is such a tub of lard because he eats fast food too much and lacks physical activities.

That guy is a a tub of lard.

Other phrases about:

Let not poor Nelly starve
One of the last words of King Charles II when he asked his brother to look after Nell (his mistress)
See a pin and pick it up, all the day you'll have good luck; see a pin and let it lie, bad luck you'll have all day
This is an encouragement to believe that thrift in small things will bring a reward.
lard-arse

Used to describe an obese person

save (one's) ass

To save someone from danger, trouble or failure

spare at the spigot and spill at the bung

To care about trivial matters and not worry about more significant ones

Grammar and Usage of Tub of lard

Plural noun: Tubs of lard 

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