mullock

poke mullock at (someone or something)

old-fashioned To taunt or mock someone or something; to make fun of someone or something. Primarily heard in Australia. The humorist has long been poking mullock at figures high in the social and political spheres, drawing the ire from many of them.

poke mullock at

ridicule someone. Australian & New Zealand informal

In Middle English, mullock meant ‘refuse or rubbish’, a sense which only survives in dialect use. In Australian English it came to be used of rock that either did not contain gold or from which the gold had been extracted, and it then developed the extended sense of ‘worthless information or nonsense’. This phrase dates from the early 20th century; compare with poke borak at (at borak).

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释义	mullock poke mullock at (someone or something) old-fashioned To taunt or mock someone or something; to make fun of someone or something. Primarily heard in Australia. The humorist has long been poking mullock at figures high in the social and political spheres, drawing the ire from many of them. See also: mullock, poke Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. poke mullock at ridicule someone. Australian & New Zealand informal In Middle English, mullock meant ‘refuse or rubbish’, a sense which only survives in dialect use. In Australian English it came to be used of rock that either did not contain gold or from which the gold had been extracted, and it then developed the extended sense of ‘worthless information or nonsense’. This phrase dates from the early 20th century; compare with poke borak at (at borak). See also: mullock, poke Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: borak be/have done with somebody/something be in line with (someone or something) better of (someone or something) promises well begin with begin with (someone or something) bird has flown, the beware of beware of (someone or something) References in periodicals archive Other unsigned classical works by English controversialists, such as the foremost Catholic bishop of Georgian England, Richard Challoner (1691-1781), Milner's influential mentor, and the recusant Robert Manning (1655-1731), were also incorporated in the collection, although it is debatable whether they were added by Mullock himself. John Thomas Mullock: What His Books Reveal TNS should have added to their tally late on, midfielder Christian Seargeant twice denied by Mullock from close range, while Warren Duckett and Swarbrick could have done better with close-range headers, but the match ended 2-0 and Saints celebrated the second Welsh Premier League and Welsh Cup double in their history. Missed chances cost Druids; Griffiths left to reflect on what might have been as Saints lift Welsh Cup WELSH CUP FINAL Mr Mullock added, 'Furthermore, in the same year, 1886, Fred Archer completed an unequalled record 13 consecutive Championships. Racing classics under hammer ``It is a massive club, weighing a couple of pounds, and what is particularly rare in that it carries the name of the maker, A Neilson,'' Mullock said. Golf: Club expected to break record A fine sprawling save by Mullock from a downward Danny Grannon header denied the WPL side a reply and moments later Neville Thompson could only blaze over at the back post. Druids into Cup final; Griffiths in tears as Ancients book place in showpiece Auctioneer, John Mullock, said he was delighted with the day's trading, describing bidding as very brisk in the packed sale room - further buffered by a heavy entry of commission bids. Bidding brisk for football items Auctioneers Mullock Madeley of Church Stretton, Shropshire, expect it to raise up to pounds 750 during a two-day sporting sale on June 20 and 21. G-LOVELY SALE FOR BOXING FANS But auctioneer John Mullock said: ''This shirt is likely to attract global interest, not just from collectors but from consortiums, investors and museums. Soccer hero's shirt up for auction BY SIMON MULLOCK MANCHESTER UNITED assistant manager Mike Phelan has called on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Class of 2019 to use past Old Trafford glories as their inspiration. WE'RE STILL A CLASS ACT EXCLUSIVE by Simon Mullock AJAX are fighting to keep Marc Overmars away from Arsenal after the Gunners stepped up their efforts to make the Dutchman their first technical director. GUNNERS BIG DRAW FOR MARC S09 is Cats on for spy prowl only for Will BY SIMON MULLOCK WIGAN are fighting to keep star striker Will Grigg out of the hands of Sunderland. S09 is only for spy Cats on prowlfor Will; FOOTBALL SPY; THE ORIGINAL GOSSIP COLUMN LATEST NEWS THE BIGGEST MOVES EVERY SINGLE DAY They were in front moments later as Taylor launched a strong run before feeding Jones, whose shot was saved by keeper Chris Mullock, but Taylor followed up to put away the rebound. Tudno beaten as Aber pick up dramatic first win of season The Lilywhites began all guns blazing and Tom Rowlands forced Ancients keeper Chris Mullock into a first-minute save before rattling the crossbar with a fierce 18-yard strike. Rhyl 1 Cefn Druids 2 [...] World renowned auctioneers, Mullock Madeley, of South Shropshire, made the coup at their recent antique and modern fishing tackle sale at Ludlow racecourse. Fishing reel's world record sale The underdogs led through a Kay Wand penalty, but a Phil Mullock try gave the hosts the lead. Bitter blow as Broad Street sent crashing; TETLEY BITTER CUP ROUND-UP
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