The old bat In english explanation

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

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-07-25 10:07

Meaning of The old bat (redirected from an old bat )

Synonyms:

a karen

An old bat noun slang rude

An offensive word used to describe an irritating or unpleasant old woman

That old bat refused to wear a mask and yelled at anyone who reminded her.

The old bat living next to my house always complains about my music.

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To tell someone that you think they're silly.

average Jane

Used to indicate an average, unexceptional, or ordinary girl or woman.

Grammar and Usage of An old bat

Noun Forms

  • old bats

Origin of An old bat

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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swallow the bait

If you swallow the bait, you take something that someone offers you, or agree to do something that someone asks you to do without knowing that it is a trick or way of getting something from you.

Example:

You can't just do whatever he wants you to do. Don't swallow the bait.

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