hteb78's definitions

Jelly Ladder

To describe a useless object or person

About as useful as a Jelly ladder........

by hteb78 November 27, 2012

something for the weekend, Sir?

a term once used by barbers to politely ask a customer if they would like to buy a packet of condoms.

Years ago it was illegal for shops to trade on a Sunday and most shops only opened for a few hours on a Sat morning also most local chemists only opened Mon - Fri. Men would often visit the barbers on a Friday evening to tidy them selves up for a date or evening in with the wife etc. the barber would usually offer the condoms as an add on sale at the end, by saying either "Would Sir like anything for the weekend?" or "something for the weekend, Sir?"

by hteb78 September 13, 2013

Your best bib and tucker

Your best/smartest cloths.

1) John: "Hey Bill, What's the dress code for the works dinner dance?"

Bill: " Your best bib and tucker mate".

2) " Tommy had is first job interview today, he looked so Handsom all dressed in his best bib and tucker".

by hteb78 August 18, 2017

A one legged man in an arse kicking contest.

To describe a useless object or person.

About as useful as a one legged man in an arse kicking contest...

by hteb78 November 27, 2012

A Pouderd Prune

An old lady trying to look younger by applying alot of makeup to her ageing skin, looks like someone has put face powder on a prune.

When ninety year old Betty dolled herself up for the over sixtys club, she used so much foundation on her face she looked like a pouderd prune.

by hteb78 July 8, 2023

Platting fog

something that is imposable to do

1) it's like trying to plat fog

2) I've got more chance of platting fog.....

by hteb78 November 10, 2012

Sculpting Water

A term used to describe something that is impossible to do

1) it's like trying to sculpt water.

2) I have more chance of sculpting water then....

by hteb78 November 27, 2012