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bow-legged wi' brass

idiom
Meaning

Wealthy; having lots of money.


Origin

disputed origin

Humorous, from the fact that coins in pockets add weight.

Examples
SIMPLE

That man is bow-legged wi' brass.

CONTEXTUAL

Everyone knows the family is bow-legged wi' brass, so they can afford the most expensive house in town.

COMPLEX

Despite his humble appearance, the local merchant is famously bow-legged wi' brass, holding more wealth than the rest of the village combined.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    brass ceiling

    An unwritten, uncodified barrier to promotion or progression for women in law enforcement or the military.

  2. 02

    brass farthing

    Something worthless or of small value.

  3. 03

    brass monkey

    Very cold.

  4. 04

    brass monkeys

    Very cold.

  5. 05

    brass neck

    Gall, shamelessness, cheek.

  6. 06

    double in brass

    To perform two or more tasks within the same project or organization.

  7. 07

    get down to brass tacks

    To (start to) consider or deal with the most important details or facts about something.

  8. 08

    not worth a brass farthing

    Worth nothing or next to nothing.

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