| 单词 | to push the boat out |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto push the boat out P7. colloquial. to push the boat out: to be lavish in one's celebrations or spending. Also (Navy slang): to buy a round of drinks. ΘΚΠ the mind > possession > giving > liberal giving > be liberal [verb (intransitive)] alargea1425 to make lavish1483 to enlarge the hand1651 shower1667 to push the boat out1920 the world > food and drink > drink > providing or serving drink > [verb (intransitive)] > supply generous amount sphere1608 to push the boat out1920 1920 P. G. Wodehouse Dear Old Squiffy in Cosmopolitan July 70/1 When did it begin to dawn on the lads in the grill-room that the old egg had been pushing the boat out? 1925 E. Fraser & J. Gibbons Soldier & Sailor Words 231 Push the boat out, to, to stand treat. 1937 ‘J. Curtis’ You're in Racket, Too iii. 39 This bloke you're meeting up the Old Jacket and Vest to-night, let him push the boat out, the bastard. Surely he can pester for a tightener if you're hungry. 1946 J. Irving Royal Navalese 140 Push the boat out, to, a boatwork term used to imply paying for a ‘round of drinks’. 1962 ‘J. le Carré’ Murder of Quality i. 10 ‘Fielding's giving another dinner party tonight.’ ‘He's pushing the boat out these days.’ 1977 B. Pym Quartet in Autumn x. 90 ‘Pushing the boat out, aren't you?’ said Norman, with unusual jollity, as Ken topped up his glass. 2004 Sunday Times Trav. Feb. 124/2 Push the boat out for breakfast, at the Marriott, County Hall... For the works, you'll pay £18.95, but only £3.50 for under-fives. < as lemmas |
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