To be good at talking and indeed at convincing people to do your bidding through verbal means. Akin to the expression - "sell ice to the eskimos".
Historically an English expression, it originated because Scots are notoriously tight with money.
Historically an English expression, it originated because Scots are notoriously tight with money.
John: Wow that Henry certainly has a way with words...
Will: You're right! He could talk a Scotsman out of a penny.
Will: You're right! He could talk a Scotsman out of a penny.
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An opening move in chess. It is performed by throwing the heaviest piece on the board (usually the Queen or a Rook) at the back of your opponent's head when they turn around to get drinks. If successful, this move causes an instant checkmate and prevents the playing of any further games against this opponent.
Person 1: "Oh snap, he just used THE FLYING SCOTSMAN TO DENVER!"
Person 2: "Oh man, and it was SUPER EFFECTIVE!"
Person 2: "Oh man, and it was SUPER EFFECTIVE!"
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Yo dude remember that scotish chick we met at the bar last night? Yeah, we went back to my place and she gave me a flying scotsman!
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Hey you Hoser, I'm looking to marry my girl friend, but she is hesitant, any tips?
Yeah Brah, prepare her a Nova Scotian Salad.
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