suck the mop
The expression "suck the mop" has origins in UK slang and describes being put at a disadvantage or feeling upset.
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Definition
C1General
(slang, idiomatic)To be left in a disadvantageous position, often due to being outmaneuvered.
Example
- After the negotiations, they were left to suck the mop with no favorable deal.
C2Public Transportation
(slang, idiomatic, obsolete, UK)When one bus is deliberately blocked by another, preventing it from picking up passengers.
Example
- The bus driver was furious after being boxed in and left to suck the mop at the station.
C1Emotional State
(slang, Australian)To sulk or be in a bad mood.
Example
- He spent the whole day sucking the mop after his team lost the game.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "suck the mop":
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