pig's ear
The term "pig's ear" can refer to both a culinary dish and various idiomatic expressions, reflecting its diverse use in English.
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Definition
B2Culinary
The cooked ear of a pig, used in various cuisines around the world.
Example
- In some Asian cuisines, a pig's ear is considered a delicacy and is often served in salads or as a snack.
C1Cockney Rhyming Slang
(informal, British)A term used to refer to beer.
Example
- Let's head to the pub for a pig's ear after work.
C1Idiomatic Expression
(informal, British)To make a mess or botch something.
Example
- He really made a pig's ear of the presentation.
C1Idiomatic Expression
(informal, American)An expression of disbelief, similar to 'no way'.
Example
- In a pig's ear you did all that work by yourself!
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pig's ear":
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