_Horse feathers_
horse [PT] JW _Horse feathers_: This expression is commonly used by the older folk of the Placentia area. In essence it means "You are telling lies." It's usually said in a jovial mood to a lie that's not really too serious. Someone may say "I drank 2 dozen beer last night,&...
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| Summary: | horse [PT] JW _Horse feathers_: This expression is commonly used by the older folk of the Placentia area. In essence it means "You are telling lies." It's usually said in a jovial mood to a lie that's not really too serious. Someone may say "I drank 2 dozen beer last night," and someone else will reply, "Horse feathers" Yes DICT CEN. Not Used Not used Withdrawn [see 'fiddle sticks' Checked by Jordyn Hughes on Tue 19 May 2015, NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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