Definitions by SigmaNutz
Under the Knife
This phrase is often used to describe a surgery or sugerical process. Knife standing for “surgery” was first recorded in 1880.
Example:
Example:
Sam: "When do you go under the knife?
Tim: "I have surgery next Wednesday. I have to take an
Ativan before I get there."
Tim: "I have surgery next Wednesday. I have to take an
Ativan before I get there."
Under the Knife by SigmaNutz December 27, 2011