come the acid
Originating from British Army slang during World War I, "come the acid" is an expression used to describe certain types of unpleasant or exaggerated behavior.
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Definition
C2Colloquial British English
(informal, dated)To act in an unpleasant, aggressive, or sarcastic manner.
Example
- Don't come the acid with me; I know you're just trying to provoke a reaction.
C2Colloquial British English
(informal, dated)To boast or exaggerate about something.
Example
- He was coming the acid about his achievements, but no one believed him.
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