soldier

blow this/that for a game of soldiers

slang A phrase used to dismiss something because it seems too taxing. Well, blow that for a game of soldiers. I'll just return the book tomorrow instead of going out in a snowstorm today.

See also: blow, game, of, soldier, that, this

come the old soldier

To attempt to mislead someone or avoid doing something by using one's age as an excuse. Oh, Grandpa, I know you're strong enough to help move these boxes—don't come the old soldier with me!

dead soldier

1. An empty bottle from an alcoholic beverage. The yard was littered with dead soldiers the morning after that wild party.

2. A cigarette butt. I was annoyed to find some dead soldiers on the ground, even though there was an ashtray nearby.

fuck this/that for a game of soldiers

dated rude slang An exclamation of utter disdain for and rejection of something. Originally used in the military. Primarily heard in UK. A: "They want us to clean up the entire stadium after the performance." B: "Yeah, fuck that for a game of soldiers. No way." Damn it, that's the fourth time I've lost. Right, fuck this for a game of soldiers, I'm leaving.

See also: fuck, game, of, soldier, that, this

old soldier

obsolete A person who is experienced in the ways of the world, especially one who is shrewd or cunning as a result. My uncle was a crafty old soldier, always looking for someway to get rich quick. You're never going to convince an old soldier like her to give you extra time off—she's been around the block and has seen the likes of you before, I can tell you that much!

sod this/that for a game of soldiers

rude slang A phrase used to dismiss something because it seems too taxing. Well, sod that for a game of soldiers. I'll just return the book tomorrow instead of going out in a snowstorm today.

See also: game, of, sod, soldier, that, this

soldier of fortune

1. A soldier who serves the person or organization paying them, rather than their country; a mercenary. Although the nation only had a small population, it boosted the size of its army by hiring soldiers of fortune.

2. A person who seeks adventure or military engagement for money, pleasure, or fame. The novel depicts a soldier of fortune who risks his life for notoriety.

soldier on

To continue doing something with determination or resolve, despite difficulties or an unlikely chance of succeeding. Though our funding was cut, we decided to soldier on with our work and try to finish the project on our own. Even though they were down by an insurmountable number of goals, you have to admire how they just kept soldiering on.

soldier rag

A tight-fitting cloth or scarf covering one's head and tied behind it. More commonly known as a "do-rag." My man is always wearing that soldier rag. You think he's got any hair under there?

dead soldier

Also, dead man. An empty liquor, wine, or beer bottle, as in Their trash barrel's full of dead soldiers; they must drink a lot, or That dead man sticking out of your pocket alerted the officer to the fact that you'd been drinking. Dead man has been slang for "empty bottle" since the late 1600s but has been largely replaced by dead soldier, dating from the late 1800s.

come (or play) the old soldier

use your greater age or experience of life to deceive someone or to shirk a duty. informal

In US nautical slang a soldier or an old soldier was an incompetent seaman.

soldier of fortune

an adventurous person ready to take service under any person or state in return for money; a mercenary.

blow/sodtaboo ˈthis/ˈthat for a game of soldiers

(British English, slang) used by somebody who does not want to do something because it is annoying or involves too much effort: After waiting for twenty minutes more, he thought ‘sod this for a game of soldiers’, and left.

See also: blow, game, of, sod, soldier, that, this

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

dead soldier

and dead man and dead marine and dead one

1. n. an empty liquor or beer bottle. Toss your dead soldiers in the garbage, please. There’s a dead one under the bed and another in the fireplace!

2. n. a cigarette butt. (Less common than sense 1) The bum found a dead soldier on the ground and picked it up.

old soldier

1. n. a cigarette or cigar butt; a hunk of tobacco. The tramp bent over to pick up an old soldier off the pavement.

2. n. an empty liquor bottle; an empty beer bottle or can. Larry hid all his old soldiers under the bed.

soldier

1. n. a liquor bottle; an empty liquor bottle. (see also dead soldier.) Toss your soldier into the garbage, please.

2. n. a whole tobacco cigarette. The old man almost fell over trying to pick up the soldier from the sidewalk.

soldier rag

n. a cap to cover a hairdo. The mugger was wearing a soldier rag and threatened me with a gun.

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释义	soldier blow this/that for a game of soldiers slang A phrase used to dismiss something because it seems too taxing. Well, blow that for a game of soldiers. I'll just return the book tomorrow instead of going out in a snowstorm today. See also: blow, game, of, soldier, that, this come the old soldier To attempt to mislead someone or avoid doing something by using one's age as an excuse. Oh, Grandpa, I know you're strong enough to help move these boxes—don't come the old soldier with me! See also: come, old, soldier dead soldier 1. An empty bottle from an alcoholic beverage. The yard was littered with dead soldiers the morning after that wild party. 2. A cigarette butt. I was annoyed to find some dead soldiers on the ground, even though there was an ashtray nearby. See also: dead, soldier fuck this/that for a game of soldiers dated rude slang An exclamation of utter disdain for and rejection of something. Originally used in the military. Primarily heard in UK. A: "They want us to clean up the entire stadium after the performance." B: "Yeah, fuck that for a game of soldiers. No way." Damn it, that's the fourth time I've lost. Right, fuck this for a game of soldiers, I'm leaving. See also: fuck, game, of, soldier, that, this old soldier obsolete A person who is experienced in the ways of the world, especially one who is shrewd or cunning as a result. My uncle was a crafty old soldier, always looking for someway to get rich quick. You're never going to convince an old soldier like her to give you extra time off—she's been around the block and has seen the likes of you before, I can tell you that much! See also: old, soldier sod this/that for a game of soldiers rude slang A phrase used to dismiss something because it seems too taxing. Well, sod that for a game of soldiers. I'll just return the book tomorrow instead of going out in a snowstorm today. See also: game, of, sod, soldier, that, this soldier of fortune 1. A soldier who serves the person or organization paying them, rather than their country; a mercenary. Although the nation only had a small population, it boosted the size of its army by hiring soldiers of fortune. 2. A person who seeks adventure or military engagement for money, pleasure, or fame. The novel depicts a soldier of fortune who risks his life for notoriety. See also: fortune, of, soldier soldier on To continue doing something with determination or resolve, despite difficulties or an unlikely chance of succeeding. Though our funding was cut, we decided to soldier on with our work and try to finish the project on our own. Even though they were down by an insurmountable number of goals, you have to admire how they just kept soldiering on. See also: on, soldier soldier rag A tight-fitting cloth or scarf covering one's head and tied behind it. More commonly known as a "do-rag." My man is always wearing that soldier rag. You think he's got any hair under there? See also: rag, soldier Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. dead soldier Also, dead man. An empty liquor, wine, or beer bottle, as in Their trash barrel's full of dead soldiers; they must drink a lot, or That dead man sticking out of your pocket alerted the officer to the fact that you'd been drinking. Dead man has been slang for "empty bottle" since the late 1600s but has been largely replaced by dead soldier, dating from the late 1800s. See also: dead, soldier The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. come (or play) the old soldier use your greater age or experience of life to deceive someone or to shirk a duty. informal In US nautical slang a soldier or an old soldier was an incompetent seaman. See also: come, old, soldier soldier of fortune an adventurous person ready to take service under any person or state in return for money; a mercenary. See also: fortune, of, soldier Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary blow/sodtaboo ˈthis/ˈthat for a game of soldiers (British English, slang) used by somebody who does not want to do something because it is annoying or involves too much effort: After waiting for twenty minutes more, he thought ‘sod this for a game of soldiers’, and left. See also: blow, game, of, sod, soldier, that, this Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary dead soldier and dead man and dead marine and dead one 1. n. an empty liquor or beer bottle. Toss your dead soldiers in the garbage, please. There’s a dead one under the bed and another in the fireplace! 2. n. a cigarette butt. (Less common than sense 1) The bum found a dead soldier on the ground and picked it up. See also: dead, soldier old soldier 1. n. a cigarette or cigar butt; a hunk of tobacco. The tramp bent over to pick up an old soldier off the pavement. 2. n. an empty liquor bottle; an empty beer bottle or can. Larry hid all his old soldiers under the bed. See also: old, soldier soldier 1. n. a liquor bottle; an empty liquor bottle. (see also dead soldier.) Toss your soldier into the garbage, please. 2. n. a whole tobacco cigarette. The old man almost fell over trying to pick up the soldier from the sidewalk. soldier rag n. a cap to cover a hairdo. The mugger was wearing a soldier rag and threatened me with a gun. See also: rag, soldier McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: blow this/that for a game of soldiers blow that for a lark be all the worse for wear all the worse for wear flyover References in classic literature 'I should very much like to see her,' thought the Soldier; but he could not get permission. 'What's the meaning of this?' exclaimed the Soldier. 'This is a pretty kind of tinder-box, if I can get whatever I want like this. Now the Soldier knew what a capital tinder-box this was. Yellow Fairy Book He ran forward presently and grasped the tall soldier by the arm. The tall soldier weakly tried to wrench himself free. When he overtook the tall soldier he began to plead with all the words he could find. Red Badge of Courage But the convoyman took no notice of the word "general" and shouted at the soldiers who were blocking his way. Then came some merry soldiers who had evidently been drinking. The eyes of all the soldiers turned toward the women, and while the vehicle was passing at foot pace all the soldiers' remarks related to the two young ones. War and Peace Tip climbed quickly to his place, and the Soldier and the Scarecrow managed to hoist the Pumpkinhead to a seat just behind him. And while the Soldier was gone for the clothesline his Majesty continued, "it is well for me to be careful, for my very existence is in danger." The Marvelous Land of Oz Amid the uproar, the soldiers stood glaring at the people with the fierceness of men whose trade was to shed blood. The perils shared, the victories won, in the old French War, when the soldiers of the colonies fought side by side with their comrades from beyond the sea, were unforgotten yet. Grandfathers Chair And how my comrade, the other pewter soldier, lives! I will go to the wars!" shouted the pewter soldier as loud as he could, and threw himself off the drawers right down on the floor. Andersens Fairy Tales
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