"Bull" is being used as a double entendre -- meaning both the animal shown on the nickel and the other meaning of stupid or untrue talk or writing; nonsense. So, the bull is coming off the nickel and being applied to the situation at hand. The situation at hand being nonsensical.
This obscure phrase is famously used in the Twilight Zone episode "Mr. Garrity and the Graves". Rod Serling, in the intro, uses this expression in referring to Jared Garrity, who makes a living restoring life to the dead.
This obscure phrase is famously used in the Twilight Zone episode "Mr. Garrity and the Graves". Rod Serling, in the intro, uses this expression in referring to Jared Garrity, who makes a living restoring life to the dead.
"Mr. Garrity, if one can believe him, is a resurrecter of the dead - which, on the face of it, certainly sounds like the bull is off the nickel." -- Rod Serling
by MJD1 January 3, 2021
Get the The bull is off the nickelmug. BTCC 2011 commenter: "...as the two Hondas do a Red Bull and take each other off..."
Go to you tube and search for: "BTCC 2011 at Oulton-Park, Honda team-mates crash"
Go to you tube and search for: "BTCC 2011 at Oulton-Park, Honda team-mates crash"
by Zahremoor November 30, 2011
Get the do a Red Bullmug. A dog thats breed is mixed between a Shih Tzu and a Bull Dog. When it comes out, the name is "Bull Shit".
by meknowuuknowme November 17, 2017
Get the bull shit dogmug. Schlitz Bull ICE is a highly drinkable, inexpensive (around 2 bucks a 40, or 32 oz if you live in Fl.) High Gravity malt liquor. With a slick taste of hops and a higher- than- average alcohol content, it is usually found at stores which sell multiple malt liquors...and Winn Dixie. At 8.2% ABV it packs a decent punch and is a better choice than the popular Steel Reserve, just because of the more desireable flavor. The taste is hoppy and full of malt, with a decent hint of alcohol on the exhale. Smooth finishing, but not so great as a warm beverage. This is a heavy malt liquor with an enjoyable flavor. It is available in 16oz cans, 16oz. 4-packs, quarts, and 40's.
by ONEBadREDNECK July 7, 2009
Get the Schlitz Bull Icemug. 1. To do something difficult in a determined and confident way.
2. To forcefully attack a difficult situation.
2. To forcefully attack a difficult situation.
1. Why don't you take the bull by the horns and tell him to leave?
2. I took the bull by the horns and confronted him about his drinking.
2. I took the bull by the horns and confronted him about his drinking.
by Rebanex April 21, 2008
Get the Take the bull by the hornsmug. i'm hung like a bull
by bubba mata June 30, 2003
Get the hung like a bullmug. by john December 25, 2004
Get the red bull and vodkamug.