Phrases. to go aboveor beyond one's latchet: to meddle with what does not concern one. (Cf. last, n.1 2c) a lie with a latchet: a great lie.
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释义 | the world > action or operation > doing > activity or occupation > acting in another's business or intervention > act in another's business or intervene [verb (intransitive)] > be officious or exceed one's duties (3) to go above or beyond one's latchet1580 Phrases. to go aboveor beyond one's latchet: to meddle with what does not concern one. (Cf. last, n.1 2c) a lie with a latchet: a great lie. to ride on the rigging (of)1683 Chiefly Scottish. to ride on the rigging (of): to be preoccupied, overzealous, or overly officious (with respect to). Subcategories:— be a busybody (1) |
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