pudding

Related to pudding: Bread pudding, chocolate pudding

be in the pudding club

To be pregnant. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Yes, it's true—I'm in the pudding club and about three months along!

in the (pudding) club

euphemism Pregnant. This is my sister's first time in the club, and she's pretty nervous about the whole thing. But mom and I went through it enough times that she'll have no shortage of advice. Social media has been inundated with rumors that the pop star is in the pudding club following the emergence of some revealing paparazzi pictures online.

over-egg the pudding

To get something wrong or make something worse by doing too much of something or trying too hard to improve a situation. Primarily heard in UK. I think we've over-egged the pudding with the amount of technology we've crammed into our daily lives—no one knows how to have a quiet moment anymore. The latest budget over-eggs the pudding yet again, spreading resources across too many sectors without enough funds to actually fix any of them.

See also: pudding

pudding and tame

obsolete A childish rhyme used as a response when asked one's name. Part of a larger call and response: A: "What's your name?" B: "Pudding and tame. Ask me again and I'll tell you the same." A: "What's your name, child?" B: "Pudding and tame!" A: "Son, I asked you a question. You give me a smart-alec response like that again and I'll box your ears!"

pudding ring

slang Facial hair that encircles the mouth and covers the chin; a goatee. I wish you would shave that damn pudding ring—you look ridiculous. I had a pudding ring for a couple of years before I grew a proper beard.

puddinghead

slang A foolish, stupid, or idiotic person (i.e., someone with pudding for brains). It's no surprise to me that the country's economy is tanking with that puddinghead in charge. How can you be such a puddinghead about this?

puddingheaded

slang Foolish; stupid; idiotic. It's no surprise to me that the country's economy is tanking with that puddingheaded dolt in charge. How can you be so puddingheaded about this?

the proof is in the pudding

The final results of something are the only way to judge its quality or veracity. Our analysts think that the marketing campaign will reinvigorate our sales, but the proof is in the pudding, so let's see how our figures look at the end of the year. OK, if I did everything right, the engine should work right, but the proof will be in the pudding.

the proof of the pudding

The final results, which are the only way to judge something's quality or veracity. Our analysts think that the marketing campaign will reinvigorate our sales, but the proof of the pudding will be in our year-end figures.

the proof of the pudding is in the eating

The final results are the only way to judge something's quality or veracity. Our analysts think that the marketing campaign will reinvigorate our sales, but the proof of the pudding is in the eating, so let's see how our figures look at the end of the year. OK, if I did everything right, the engine should work right, but the proof of the pudding will be in the eating.

See also: eating, of, proof, pudding

wind pudding and air dip

humorous Nothing. Used as a response to a question about what one had to eat or what is being prepared for a meal. A: "Mom, what are we having for dinner?" B: "Wind pudding and air dip. I don't know, I haven't gone to the grocery store yet!"

proof is in the pudding

Prov. You cannot be sure that you have succeeded until you have examined the result of your efforts. Jill: I think we've done a good job of fixing the lawn mower. Jane: Well, the proof is in the pudding. We haven't tried to mow the lawn with it yet.

The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

Prov. You don't know the quality of something until you have tried it or experienced it. Theory says that this material will produce a superior widget, but the proof of the pudding is in the eating.

See also: eating, of, proof, pudding

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

proof of the pudding, the

Results are what count, as in Let's see if this ad actually helps sales-the proof of the pudding, you know. The full expression of this proverb, dating from about 1600, is The proof of the pudding is in the eating, but it has become so well known that it is often abbreviated.

the proof of the pudding is in the eating

People say the proof of the pudding is in the eating to mean that something can only be judged to be good or bad after it has been tried or used. Such therapies should not be dismissed out of hand, particularly when the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Note: People often vary this expression, for example by just talking about the proof of the pudding. The proof of the pudding, so to speak, will be if sales of English cheese go up. Note: In this expression, `proof' means the testing of something rather than establishing that it is true. The idea is that the best way to test the quality of a pudding is to taste it rather than admire its appearance.

See also: eating, of, proof, pudding

over-egg the pudding

mainly BRITISH

If someone over-eggs the pudding, they spoil something by trying too hard to improve it. You can buy all sorts of extras for the car, but it's very easy to over-egg the pudding. Note: Other nouns are sometimes used instead of pudding. The band certainly knew how to over-egg the cake, with no song being complete unless it had three tempo changes and a loud finale.

See also: pudding

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

over-egg the pudding (or cake)

go too far in embellishing, exaggerating, or doing something.

Excessive quantities of egg in a pudding could either make it too rich or cause it not to set or cook correctly.

1998 Spectator This is a noble end, but in her eagerness to reach it Duffy somewhat over-eggs the cake.

See also: pudding

the proof of the pudding is in the eating

the real value of something can be judged only from practical experience or results and not from appearance or theory.

Proof here means ‘test’, rather than ‘verification’. A garbled version of the expression, the proof is in the pudding , is often heard, no doubt abbreviated for the sake of convenience.

1998 Nigella Lawson How to Eat Don't hide the fact that you're microwaving it: they do say the proof of the pudding is in the eating.

See also: eating, of, proof, pudding

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

ˌover-egg the ˈpudding

used to say that you think somebody has done more than is necessary, or has added unnecessary details to make something seem better or worse than it really is: If you’re telling lies, keep it simple — never over-egg the pudding.

See also: pudding

the proof of the ˈpudding (is in the ˈeating)

(saying) you can only say something is a success after it has actually been tried out or used: I know you didn’t think it was a very good product, but just look at the fantastic sales figures. That’s the proof of the pudding.

Proof in this idiom refers to a way of testing something.

pudding ring

n. a mustache and goatee, grown together to form a circle. He worked and worked to get his “pudding ring” just right, then got a huge zit that ruined the whole thing.

puddinghead

n. someone, usually a male, who acts very stupid. That puddinghead sold my antique table for junk!

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

proof of the pudding is in the eating, the

Performance is the only valid test. This proverbial expression of quality control dates from about 1600, appearing in print in William Camden’s Remains Concerning Britain (1605). It has been repeated many times over the centuries, particularly by British writers (including George Bernard Shaw and W. Somerset Maugham), for whom pudding is more of a basic dish than it is to Americans (it originally meant a kind of sausage, and later any food inside a crust); the Economist entitled a survey of the advertising industry “Proof of the Pudding” (June 1990). The term, generally shortened to “proof of the pudding,” survives on this side of the Atlantic as well.

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释义	pudding Related to pudding: Bread pudding, chocolate pudding be in the pudding club To be pregnant. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Yes, it's true—I'm in the pudding club and about three months along! See also: club, pudding in the (pudding) club euphemism Pregnant. This is my sister's first time in the club, and she's pretty nervous about the whole thing. But mom and I went through it enough times that she'll have no shortage of advice. Social media has been inundated with rumors that the pop star is in the pudding club following the emergence of some revealing paparazzi pictures online. See also: club over-egg the pudding To get something wrong or make something worse by doing too much of something or trying too hard to improve a situation. Primarily heard in UK. I think we've over-egged the pudding with the amount of technology we've crammed into our daily lives—no one knows how to have a quiet moment anymore. The latest budget over-eggs the pudding yet again, spreading resources across too many sectors without enough funds to actually fix any of them. See also: pudding pudding and tame obsolete A childish rhyme used as a response when asked one's name. Part of a larger call and response: A: "What's your name?" B: "Pudding and tame. Ask me again and I'll tell you the same." A: "What's your name, child?" B: "Pudding and tame!" A: "Son, I asked you a question. You give me a smart-alec response like that again and I'll box your ears!" See also: and, pudding, tame pudding ring slang Facial hair that encircles the mouth and covers the chin; a goatee. I wish you would shave that damn pudding ring—you look ridiculous. I had a pudding ring for a couple of years before I grew a proper beard. See also: pudding, ring puddinghead slang A foolish, stupid, or idiotic person (i.e., someone with pudding for brains). It's no surprise to me that the country's economy is tanking with that puddinghead in charge. How can you be such a puddinghead about this? puddingheaded slang Foolish; stupid; idiotic. It's no surprise to me that the country's economy is tanking with that puddingheaded dolt in charge. How can you be so puddingheaded about this? the proof is in the pudding The final results of something are the only way to judge its quality or veracity. Our analysts think that the marketing campaign will reinvigorate our sales, but the proof is in the pudding, so let's see how our figures look at the end of the year. OK, if I did everything right, the engine should work right, but the proof will be in the pudding. See also: proof, pudding the proof of the pudding The final results, which are the only way to judge something's quality or veracity. Our analysts think that the marketing campaign will reinvigorate our sales, but the proof of the pudding will be in our year-end figures. See also: of, proof, pudding the proof of the pudding is in the eating The final results are the only way to judge something's quality or veracity. Our analysts think that the marketing campaign will reinvigorate our sales, but the proof of the pudding is in the eating, so let's see how our figures look at the end of the year. OK, if I did everything right, the engine should work right, but the proof of the pudding will be in the eating. See also: eating, of, proof, pudding wind pudding and air dip humorous Nothing. Used as a response to a question about what one had to eat or what is being prepared for a meal. A: "Mom, what are we having for dinner?" B: "Wind pudding and air dip. I don't know, I haven't gone to the grocery store yet!" See also: air, and, dip, pudding, wind Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. proof is in the pudding Prov. You cannot be sure that you have succeeded until you have examined the result of your efforts. Jill: I think we've done a good job of fixing the lawn mower. Jane: Well, the proof is in the pudding. We haven't tried to mow the lawn with it yet. See also: proof, pudding The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Prov. You don't know the quality of something until you have tried it or experienced it. Theory says that this material will produce a superior widget, but the proof of the pudding is in the eating. See also: eating, of, proof, pudding McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. proof of the pudding, the Results are what count, as in Let's see if this ad actually helps sales-the proof of the pudding, you know. The full expression of this proverb, dating from about 1600, is The proof of the pudding is in the eating, but it has become so well known that it is often abbreviated. See also: of, proof The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. the proof of the pudding is in the eating People say the proof of the pudding is in the eating to mean that something can only be judged to be good or bad after it has been tried or used. Such therapies should not be dismissed out of hand, particularly when the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Note: People often vary this expression, for example by just talking about the proof of the pudding. The proof of the pudding, so to speak, will be if sales of English cheese go up. Note: In this expression, `proof' means the testing of something rather than establishing that it is true. The idea is that the best way to test the quality of a pudding is to taste it rather than admire its appearance. See also: eating, of, proof, pudding over-egg the pudding mainly BRITISH If someone over-eggs the pudding, they spoil something by trying too hard to improve it. You can buy all sorts of extras for the car, but it's very easy to over-egg the pudding. Note: Other nouns are sometimes used instead of pudding. The band certainly knew how to over-egg the cake, with no song being complete unless it had three tempo changes and a loud finale. See also: pudding Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. over-egg the pudding (or cake) go too far in embellishing, exaggerating, or doing something. Excessive quantities of egg in a pudding could either make it too rich or cause it not to set or cook correctly. 1998 Spectator This is a noble end, but in her eagerness to reach it Duffy somewhat over-eggs the cake. See also: pudding the proof of the pudding is in the eating the real value of something can be judged only from practical experience or results and not from appearance or theory. Proof here means ‘test’, rather than ‘verification’. A garbled version of the expression, the proof is in the pudding , is often heard, no doubt abbreviated for the sake of convenience. 1998 Nigella Lawson How to Eat Don't hide the fact that you're microwaving it: they do say the proof of the pudding is in the eating. See also: eating, of, proof, pudding Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary ˌover-egg the ˈpudding used to say that you think somebody has done more than is necessary, or has added unnecessary details to make something seem better or worse than it really is: If you’re telling lies, keep it simple — never over-egg the pudding. See also: pudding the proof of the ˈpudding (is in the ˈeating) (saying) you can only say something is a success after it has actually been tried out or used: I know you didn’t think it was a very good product, but just look at the fantastic sales figures. That’s the proof of the pudding. Proof in this idiom refers to a way of testing something. See also: of, proof, pudding Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary pudding ring n. a mustache and goatee, grown together to form a circle. He worked and worked to get his “pudding ring” just right, then got a huge zit that ruined the whole thing. See also: pudding, ring puddinghead n. someone, usually a male, who acts very stupid. That puddinghead sold my antique table for junk! McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions proof of the pudding is in the eating, the Performance is the only valid test. This proverbial expression of quality control dates from about 1600, appearing in print in William Camden’s Remains Concerning Britain (1605). It has been repeated many times over the centuries, particularly by British writers (including George Bernard Shaw and W. Somerset Maugham), for whom pudding is more of a basic dish than it is to Americans (it originally meant a kind of sausage, and later any food inside a crust); the Economist entitled a survey of the advertising industry “Proof of the Pudding” (June 1990). The term, generally shortened to “proof of the pudding,” survives on this side of the Atlantic as well. See also: of, proof, pudding The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: be in the pudding club be in the club the place to be clip joint join the club Join the club! in the (pudding) club in the club run the rule over run the rule over (one) References in classic literature Sally brought them plates of rice pudding, rich, creamy, and luscious. Roast beef and rice pudding for fifty Sundays in the year. Of Human Bondage John Joiner smelt the pudding; but he regretted that he had not time to stay to dinner, because he had just finished making a wheel-barrow for Miss Potter, and she had ordered two hen-coops. Original Peter Rabbit Books Headlining at HebCelt on Lewis, Tunstall shouted "Free black pudding at a KT Tunstall gig, come on." Edinburgh-born KT told them: "I can safely say I've never done that before. top of the puds; KT chucks black pudding into crowd at gig THOSE looking to avoid piling on the pounds this Christmas should consider buying their mince pies from Tesco and their christmas pudding from Morrisons. PIE-LING ON THE POUNDS; We looked at the fat, sugar and salt content of our festive favourites Does Yorkshire pudding come into play on December 25? Should you have Yorkshire pudding with Christmas dinner? The nation is divided; Yes or no? Have your say and tell us why We looked at the fat, sugar and salt content of our festive favourites THOSE looking to avoid piling on the pounds this Christmas should consider buying their mince pies from Tesco and their christmas pudding from Morrisons. PIE-LING ON THE POUNDS 8/10 Tesco Finest 12 months matured Christmas pudding, 907g, PS6 Pud to the test; We tuck in to classic Christmas desserts to find the best FOR the second year in a row, Yorkshire pudding wraps have triggered queues stretching around the block at Manchester's Christmas markets. Christmas pudding all wrapped up.. EVERYONE loves a Yorkshire pudding. God's Own County serves up the best Yorkshire puddings but where can you find the very best the Huddersfield area has to offer? Pudding power! CalMac immediately responded claiming that "to the best of [their] knowledge, Stornoway black pudding was on offer on the service. Calmac in 'substandard' black pudding row on Stornoway route by Oneza TabishThis simple bread pudding has the surprise punch of caramel sauce. Proof is in the pudding One of the ways you can do this is to opt for pudding, writes TAYO GESINDE . Give your family a rice pudding treat this weekend! For decades now, Pudding Chare has attracted revellers, not least to long-standing eateries like The Raj - one of the unsung hot spots of the city's curry scene - and Mario's Italian restaurant. A long and winding road for Pudding Chare's back story; The curiously-named Pudding Chare is one of Newcastle's oldest streets. DAVE MORTON looks at its long history We all like figgy pudding, and now we can all enjoy some as Brakes launches a gluten-free version in time for the festive season. Bring us some figgy pudding, gluten-free please!
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