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honey do list

idiom
Meaning

A collection of requests, usually a list of household tasks assigned by a partner.


Origin

disputed origin

From "Honey, could you do...", punning on honeydew.

Examples
SIMPLE

My weekend is full of chores from my honey do list.

CONTEXTUAL

My partner left a long honey do list on the fridge for me to finish before Sunday.

COMPLEX

Despite his desire to spend the afternoon reading, he found himself overwhelmed by the extensive honey do list his wife had prepared for the weekend.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bucket list

    A list of tasks arising during a meeting that are put aside to be dealt with later.

  2. 02

    clout list

    A usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with those in authority.

  3. 03

    honey hole

    A location or situation which yields something of significant value.

  4. 04

    honey trap

    The use of a romantic or a sexual relationship to entice a person into revealing secret information.

  5. 05

    laundry list

    A long and often tedious list of items.

  6. 06

    pour honey in one's ear

    To tell one something pleasing or flattering.

  7. 07

    pour honey on

    To praise or encourage wholeheartedly.

  8. 08

    sick list

    A list of people who are ill.

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