gas and gaiters
The phrase "gas and gaiters" originated from Charles Dickens' novel and has dual meanings in British English.
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Definition
C1General
(informal, british)A state where everything is going well.
Example
- Despite the initial setbacks, it was all gas and gaiters by the end of the project.
C2Conversation
(informal, british)Meaningless or nonsensical talk.
Example
- His speech was nothing but gas and gaiters, full of empty promises.
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