Get the wooden spoon In english explanation

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

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2022-04-16 09:04

Meaning of Get the wooden spoon

Get the wooden spoon British Australia phrase

"wooden spoon" là giải thưởng giả định dành cho người về đích ở vị trí cuối cùng trong một cuộc thi.

To finish or come in last in a race, contest, or competition.

We got the wooden spoon last year, but we've been making considerable progress, and I believe we will become the champion this year.

I didn't expect to come in first or anything, but getting the wooden spoon is pretty disappointing.

I was afraid I would get the wooden spoon, so I studied really hard.

Grammar and Usage of Get the wooden spoon

Verb Forms

getting the wooden spoon
got the wooden spoon

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

Origin of Get the wooden spoon

This phrase refers to a custom at the University of Cambridge where a wooden spoon is given to the student of mathematics who had the lowest mark/grade for their year.

The Origin Cited: The free dictionary .