| 单词 | cunning as a maori dog |
| 释义 | > as lemmascunning as a Maori dog 2. In extended use, as a type of cunning or slyness. Frequently in cunning as a Maori dog (chiefly derogatory). ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > ability > skill or skilfulness > cunning > [noun] > typical example of cunning thing or person a wagonload (also barrel, etc.) of monkeys1930 Maori dog1947 1947 D. M. Davin For Rest of Lives 103 Cunning as a Maori dog, you know him. 1953 M. C. Scott Breakfast at Six iii. 30 ‘The professional charmer,’ jeered Larry... ‘Cunning as a Maori dog,’ supplemented Sam vulgarly. 1972 M. Hayward Diary 18 Apr. (1981) 30 He's told us about being at a Maori gathering when a pakeha said unthinkingly, ‘He's as cunning as a Maori dog.’ It appeared to have gone unnoticed until a Maori remarked, ‘He's as cunning as a pakeha dog.’ 1995 Dominion (Wellington) 7 June 44 He denied a magazine article which..questioned Tatarangi's will to win. ‘I'd say that..Michael Campbell will turn out the better of the two. He's got more “Maori dog” in him.’ < as lemmas |
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