Done up Like a Kipper — defeated, framed, caught by police at the crime scene. Learn the meaning and origin of this English slang expression from our English-Bulgarian dictionary.
Done up Like a Kipper
Defeated.
Framed, set up.
Caught by police at the crime scene.
Meaning from the English-Bulgarian dictionary:
Kipper ['kipə]
Smoked fish, especially herring.
Male salmon (during the spawning period).
Origin
It is believed that the expression derives from the association with smoking fish on a griddle.
Fit as a Fiddle means in good physical health, in excellent condition, in blooming health. Examples: 'You may feel sick now, but after a few days of rest and plenty of liquids, you'll be fit as a fidd
From Scratch / To Make from Scratch means created with original components or directly from raw materials, or starting over without prior preparation. The expression originates from the scratch line d
Get Bent Out of Shape means to be offended, annoyed, or angry. They stopped inviting him to the gatherings, and he really got bent out of shape about it.
Done up Like a Kipper
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