Act the maggot In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "act the maggot", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-11-02 11:11

act/play the goat , act/play the fool , fool around

Act the maggot phrase

To act in a funny or playful way, usually to entertain others.

The baby seems to like me to act the maggot.

The clown was acting the maggot and the kids couldn't stop laughing.

To act in a way showing a lack of thought, responsibility, or maturity.

Stop acting the maggot John! You're not a child anymore!

Despite being a grown-up man, John is always acting the maggot!

The verb "act" must be conjugated according to its tense.

This phrase originating from Limerick, Ireland.

The Origin Cited: Urban Dictionary .

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