cradle

Related to cradle: cradle cap

cat's cradle

Something intricately or overly complex and/or elaborate. Likened to the children's game of the same name in which string is wound around and between one's fingers to create intricate patterns. The new healthcare legislation is a baffling cat's cradle of regulations, requirements, and loopholes.

cradle-robber

A jocular term for someone who is romantically involved with a much younger person. I wouldn't have pegged Jeff as a cradle-robber, but I just saw him around town with a girl who looks like she's barely out of high school.

cradle-snatcher

A jocular term for someone who is romantically involved with a much younger person. Dating sites seem to be filled with nothing but cradle-snatchers looking for women who are 20 years younger than them.

cradle-snatching

The act of being romantically involved with a much younger person. Primarily heard in UK. He's known for his cradle-snatching—he's currently dating a woman 25 years younger than him.

cradle-to-grave

(used as a modifier before a noun) Lasting the full spectrum of life, existence, or a given process; that is, from the first point to the very last. Derived from the phrase "from the cradle to the grave" (or "from cradle to grave"). Our cradle-to-grave assessment of material processing ensures that our products remain environmentally sustainable at all levels of development. This cradle-to-grave study will monitor the effects of the drug from patients' infancy until their death, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of its benefits and potential side effects.

from the cradle to the grave

Lasting the full spectrum of life, existence, or a given process; from the first point to the very last. She's been my best friend since we were babies, so I just know we'll be together from the cradle to the grave.

See also: cradle, grave

rob the cradle

To date someone who is much younger than oneself. Are you sure it doesn't bother you how much older I am? I feel like people are judging me for robbing the cradle.

See also: cradle, rob

the hand that rocks the cradle (rules the world)

proverb Mothers ultimately have the greatest power in the world because they influence the way their children develop and the things they do when they grow up. It's important that we offer mothers every support we can. After all, the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.

from the cradle to the grave

Fig. from birth to death. The government promised to take care of us from the cradle to the grave. You can feel secure and well-protected from the cradle to the grave.

See also: cradle, grave

The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.

Prov. Mothers are the most powerful people, because they shape their children's personalities. When Lena got pregnant, Lena's mother told her to take her responsibility seriously, because the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.

See also: cradle, hand, rock, rule, that, world

rob the cradle

Fig. to marry or date someone who is much younger than oneself. I hear that Bill is dating Ann. Isn't that sort of robbing the cradle? She's much younger than he is. Uncle Bill—who is nearly eighty—married a thirty-year-old woman. That is really robbing the cradle.

See also: cradle, rob

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

from the cradle to the grave

From birth to death, throughout life, as in This health plan will cover you from cradle to grave. Richard Steele used the term in The Tatler (1709): "A modest fellow never has a doubt from his cradle to his grave." [c. 1700]

See also: cradle, grave

rob the cradle

Have a romantic or sexual relationship with someone much younger than oneself, as in The old editor was notorious for robbing the cradle, always trying to date some young reporter . [Colloquial; first half of 1900s]

See also: cradle, rob

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

cradle-snatching

BRITISH or

robbing the cradle

AMERICAN

Cradle-snatching is the practice of having a sexual relationship with a much younger partner. The woman is even older than his mother. It's cradle snatching! There'll always be those who accuse you of robbing the cradle. Note: You can describe someone who does this in British English as a cradle snatcher or, in American English, as a cradle robber. The ageing actress is a cradle snatcher, says her toyboy's family. Women who make off with men 15 to 30 years younger are viewed as neurotic cradle robbers. Note: These expressions are usually used in a disapproving way.

from the cradle to the grave

from cradle to grave

If something happens from the cradle to the grave or from cradle to grave, it happens throughout all of a person's life. The bond of brotherhood was one to last from the cradle to the grave. He believed that the state was ultimately responsible for the individual and should look after him from cradle to grave.

See also: cradle, grave

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

from the cradle to the grave

all through a person's life, from beginning to end.

See also: cradle, grave

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

from the ˌcradle to the ˈgrave

from birth to death; throughout your whole life: The new ministry was formed to look after citizens’ social welfare from the cradle to the grave. ▶ ˌcradle-to-ˈgrave adj.: Their conclusions are based on two cradle-to-grave studies conducted in Germany.

See also: cradle, grave

ˌrob the ˈcradle

(American English, informal) have a sexual relationship with a much younger person: She robbed the cradle when she married me. ▶ ˈcradle-rob (American English) (British English ˈcradle-snatch) verb ˈcradle-robber (American English) (British English ˈcradle-snatcher) noun: Tim, you’re such a cradle snatcher. She’s like ten years younger than you!

See also: cradle, rob

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

rob the cradle

Informal

To have a romantic or sexual relationship with someone significantly younger than oneself.

See also: cradle, rob

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

hand that rocks the cradle, the

A mother is a powerful influence, a thought derived from this phrase’s completion: “is the hand that rules the world.” It comes from a poem by William Ross Wallace, “The Hand that Rules the World” (1865), and has been quoted ever since. A British schoolmistress’s change on it makes for a humorous mixed metaphor: “The hand that rocks the cradle kicked the bucket.” A more sinister interpretation is given in the 1992 motion picture The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, about a demented nanny seeking revenge for the death of her husband.

词组	cradle
释义	cradle Related to cradle: cradle cap cat's cradle Something intricately or overly complex and/or elaborate. Likened to the children's game of the same name in which string is wound around and between one's fingers to create intricate patterns. The new healthcare legislation is a baffling cat's cradle of regulations, requirements, and loopholes. See also: cradle cradle-robber A jocular term for someone who is romantically involved with a much younger person. I wouldn't have pegged Jeff as a cradle-robber, but I just saw him around town with a girl who looks like she's barely out of high school. cradle-snatcher A jocular term for someone who is romantically involved with a much younger person. Dating sites seem to be filled with nothing but cradle-snatchers looking for women who are 20 years younger than them. cradle-snatching The act of being romantically involved with a much younger person. Primarily heard in UK. He's known for his cradle-snatching—he's currently dating a woman 25 years younger than him. cradle-to-grave (used as a modifier before a noun) Lasting the full spectrum of life, existence, or a given process; that is, from the first point to the very last. Derived from the phrase "from the cradle to the grave" (or "from cradle to grave"). Our cradle-to-grave assessment of material processing ensures that our products remain environmentally sustainable at all levels of development. This cradle-to-grave study will monitor the effects of the drug from patients' infancy until their death, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of its benefits and potential side effects. from the cradle to the grave Lasting the full spectrum of life, existence, or a given process; from the first point to the very last. She's been my best friend since we were babies, so I just know we'll be together from the cradle to the grave. See also: cradle, grave rob the cradle To date someone who is much younger than oneself. Are you sure it doesn't bother you how much older I am? I feel like people are judging me for robbing the cradle. See also: cradle, rob the hand that rocks the cradle (rules the world) proverb Mothers ultimately have the greatest power in the world because they influence the way their children develop and the things they do when they grow up. It's important that we offer mothers every support we can. After all, the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. See also: cradle, hand, rock, that Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. from the cradle to the grave Fig. from birth to death. The government promised to take care of us from the cradle to the grave. You can feel secure and well-protected from the cradle to the grave. See also: cradle, grave The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. Prov. Mothers are the most powerful people, because they shape their children's personalities. When Lena got pregnant, Lena's mother told her to take her responsibility seriously, because the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. See also: cradle, hand, rock, rule, that, world rob the cradle Fig. to marry or date someone who is much younger than oneself. I hear that Bill is dating Ann. Isn't that sort of robbing the cradle? She's much younger than he is. Uncle Bill—who is nearly eighty—married a thirty-year-old woman. That is really robbing the cradle. See also: cradle, rob McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. from the cradle to the grave From birth to death, throughout life, as in This health plan will cover you from cradle to grave. Richard Steele used the term in The Tatler (1709): "A modest fellow never has a doubt from his cradle to his grave." [c. 1700] See also: cradle, grave rob the cradle Have a romantic or sexual relationship with someone much younger than oneself, as in The old editor was notorious for robbing the cradle, always trying to date some young reporter . [Colloquial; first half of 1900s] See also: cradle, rob The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. cradle-snatching BRITISH or robbing the cradle AMERICAN Cradle-snatching is the practice of having a sexual relationship with a much younger partner. The woman is even older than his mother. It's cradle snatching! There'll always be those who accuse you of robbing the cradle. Note: You can describe someone who does this in British English as a cradle snatcher or, in American English, as a cradle robber. The ageing actress is a cradle snatcher, says her toyboy's family. Women who make off with men 15 to 30 years younger are viewed as neurotic cradle robbers. Note: These expressions are usually used in a disapproving way. from the cradle to the grave or from cradle to grave If something happens from the cradle to the grave or from cradle to grave, it happens throughout all of a person's life. The bond of brotherhood was one to last from the cradle to the grave. He believed that the state was ultimately responsible for the individual and should look after him from cradle to grave. See also: cradle, grave Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. from the cradle to the grave all through a person's life, from beginning to end. See also: cradle, grave Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary from the ˌcradle to the ˈgrave from birth to death; throughout your whole life: The new ministry was formed to look after citizens’ social welfare from the cradle to the grave. ▶ ˌcradle-to-ˈgrave adj.: Their conclusions are based on two cradle-to-grave studies conducted in Germany. See also: cradle, grave ˌrob the ˈcradle (American English, informal) have a sexual relationship with a much younger person: She robbed the cradle when she married me. ▶ ˈcradle-rob (American English) (British English ˈcradle-snatch) verb ˈcradle-robber (American English) (British English ˈcradle-snatcher) noun: Tim, you’re such a cradle snatcher. She’s like ten years younger than you! See also: cradle, rob Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary rob the cradle Informal To have a romantic or sexual relationship with someone significantly younger than oneself. See also: cradle, rob American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. hand that rocks the cradle, the A mother is a powerful influence, a thought derived from this phrase’s completion: “is the hand that rules the world.” It comes from a poem by William Ross Wallace, “The Hand that Rules the World” (1865), and has been quoted ever since. A British schoolmistress’s change on it makes for a humorous mixed metaphor: “The hand that rocks the cradle kicked the bucket.” A more sinister interpretation is given in the 1992 motion picture The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, about a demented nanny seeking revenge for the death of her husband. See also: hand, rock, that The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: cat's cradle boiling point bloom of youth a change of tack get (one's) rocks off on (something) (one's) (hand)writing is like chicken scratch as though broom closet closet shine through References in periodicals archive It is important not to scratch or pick at the cradle cap, in case an infection develops. Cradle cap "It has gained immense popularity ever since its launch and now have found takers in specialty birthing center giants like Apollo Cradle and Narayana Health hospitals where it not just sits in the labor rooms but also is recommended to new parents by the pediatricians. OCradle.com launches Lulla, India's 1st Forward Motion Cradle For some parents, the denial of pregnancy may be so strong that secretly hiding evidence of the baby's presence is perhaps what makes the anonymity feature of the Angel Cradle's an accessible option. Legal & ethical support for newborn safe havens The US-based Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII) is a non-profit organisation established to serve as an independent assessment, auditing and certification authority for Cradle to Cradle product certification. Desso receives Cradle to Cradle certification Two men died in Abu Dhabi earlier this month when the cleaning cradle they were working in fell to the ground. Cleaners rescued from skyscraper in Abu Dhabi The cradle hung on the 37th floor with no windows to pull the cleaners in, making it more difficult for the rescue operation. Stuck in air for three hours, without losing their cool With Cradle to Cradle certification, not only are a product's components reviewed, but each component's base ingredients face strict guidelines as well. Cradle to cradle design: a deeper shade of green The existing cradle had to be extended with a further nine cradle blocks, including four wing cradle blocks at the forward and aft end and an additional keel cradle at the aft end. Devonport gets bigger cradle for nuclear subs The cradle, NSN 1005-01-553-0683, provides the gunner increased stability and support for mounting the machine guns. New cradle for pintle mount Opened in 1972 as Pencil Pine Lodge and transformed over the years into a world-class hotel with 86 guest cabins, the multi award-winning Cradle Mountain Lodge boasts an enviable location at the entrance to the spectacular World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park in the northern Tasmanian highlands, just over an hour's drive from Devonport and two hours from Launceston. Iconic Cradle Mountain Lodge to join Accor's MGallery boutique collection To sidestep that precision work, build each drawer first and then build a "cradle" around it. Under-cabinet drawers: get more kitchen storage in one weekend This ground-breaking business model is called 'Cradle to Cradle'," says Patricia Beks of Desso. Circle of life THE first UK stage adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's cult classic Cat's Cradle will be staged in Wales this week. coffee break: Science satire grows more relevant; Preview Cat's Cradle Borough Theatre Abergavenny ENERGY RESOURCE-5 March 2009-Method Cleaning Products Receives Cradle to Cradle Certification(C)2009 JeraOne - http://www.jeraone.com Method Cleaning Products Receives Cradle to Cradle Certification
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