Putting socks on a rooster

To say that the task at hand is "like putting socks on a rooster" says that it is a very daunting and nearly impossible feat.

Getting all these kids to stand still while waiting for cake is "like putting socks on a rooster".

by Enigmanate October 7, 2015

Put 't sock on

Northern slang for putting on the trusty old wank sock.

Billy was tired of pulling birds in't pub, so he stayed in and put 't sock on.

by FinbarSaunders March 2, 2021