Have a lick of the tar brush In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have a lick of the tar brush", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-05-26 09:05

Meaning of Have a lick of the tar brush

Synonyms:

have a touch of the tar brush

Have a lick of the tar brush phrase

Used to describe people who are of a multiracial community; they are people of several different races, so their skin is far darker than that of white people.

Those who have a lick of the tar brush should be treated equally.

Grammar and Usage of Have a lick of the tar brush

Verb Forms

  • had a lick of the tar brush
  • having a lick of the tar brush
  • to have a lick of the tar brush

The verb “have” should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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the squeaky wheel gets the grease

Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems

Example:

Sometimes, you shouldn't be so quiet because the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

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