drive the works/ drove [drive] the works
drive v Instead of "drive works", I am used to hearing "drive the works" or "drove [druve] the works" when referring to kids, drunks, or angry individuals creating disorder by spilling things or dumping or tipping food, drink or furniture over. DNE-cit JH 1/75 Used I an...
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/22390 |
| Summary: | drive v Instead of "drive works", I am used to hearing "drive the works" or "drove [druve] the works" when referring to kids, drunks, or angry individuals creating disorder by spilling things or dumping or tipping food, drink or furniture over. DNE-cit JH 1/75 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 2 Used I 'Drive the works' can be found under 'drive v' in the DNE. |
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