Amy in Bozeman, Montana, grew up hearing her parents say “Coventry” on noisy family road trips, meaning “be quiet,” often followed by “and fold your hands.” The family usage may be related to the British expression send to Coventry, meaning “to...
This week’s Slang This! contestant guesses at the meaning of the slang expressions “wigs on the green” and “fake and bake.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “What Do “Wigs on the Green” and “Fake...