Godless Wonder
03-07-2005, 08:31 PM
Recently I came across this expression (http://www.religionisbullshit.net/2005/03/hang-on-sec.php?show_id=110986141938863873#bk_110986141938863873), "throw the dummy out of the pram" which I'd never heard before, and though i don't really know quite what it means, it really made me laugh. I googled for it and it seems quite common, but I didn't find any explanation. From context, I have to guess that maybe "dummy" is a British word for "toy baby doll" and the image invoked is that of a 4 year old girl having a temper tantrum and throwing her doll. But that's just a guess.
Any insights on "throwing the dummy from the pram?"
Or other weird, humorous (or humourous) expressions?
I get the feeling there's already a thread around here somewhere this post would fit into, but can't recall where I saw it, so... new thread.
Any insights on "throwing the dummy from the pram?"
Or other weird, humorous (or humourous) expressions?
I get the feeling there's already a thread around here somewhere this post would fit into, but can't recall where I saw it, so... new thread.