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Hampsteads

idiom
Slang Cockney rhyming slang · East London

teeth


Origin

via Hampstead Heath

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    arm to the teeth

    To equip thoroughly with weapons.

  2. 02

    bare one's teeth

    To show aggression.

  3. 03

    bone in her teeth

    (of a boat or ship) A prominent bow wave (as a result of high speed).

  4. 04

    cast in someone's teeth

    To accuse someone of something, or reproach them for it.

  5. 05

    cut one's teeth

    To begin; to gain early experience.

  6. 06

    gnash one's teeth

    To grind or strike the teeth together in anger, signaling extreme rage, frustration, pain, or ferocity.

  7. 07

    grit one's teeth

    To face up to a difficult or disagreeable situation and deal with it.

  8. 08

    kick in the teeth

    A humiliating insult or instance of bad treatment, especially when one is expecting friendship or in need of support; a sudden and unexpected setback; a strong rebuff.

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