单词 | cock-a-hoop |
释义 | cock-a-hoopadjective Extremely and obviously pleased, especially about an achievement: the team is cock-a-hoop at winning its first game of the season...
OriginMid 17th century: from the phrase set cock a hoop, of unknown origin, apparently denoting the action of turning on the tap and allowing liquor to flow (prior to a drinking session). Rhymes |
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