I often go thru this particular phrase on QL. As I am not a native English speaker I don't know the meaning of this. Although I can sometimes relate it to the topic but please enlighten me with the exact meaning with of course some examples.....
'During the times of the Men'o'War, when a cannon was loaded, a small amount of powder was poured into the ignition hole near the base of the weapon. In order to keep the powder secure before firing, a crew member pushed one of their fingers into the hole. When the time came for ignition, the crewman was told to pull his finger out.'
I don't go to mythical places with strange men.
-- Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul.
"Pull your finger out!" is RAF slang and refers to any lack of activity when something needs doing. Its origin was the accusation that the person(s) concerned was/were "sitting around with their finger up their a**e". As a consequence, people who displayed a noticeable lack of competence or who where not making enough effort in their job, were said to be suffering from/having "Finger trouble". There was a joke RAF decoration awarded, called The Most High Order of the Irremovable Digit, which was given to those who who displayed outstanding ability in suffering from "Finger trouble".
I don't go to mythical places with strange men.
-- Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul.
on the definition from etymology in response to your OP? I did so much of hard labour to come out with that and you didn't even say a thank you...I'am hurt lol :))
I know it means to 'get on with things', to 'quit shirking what you have to do', but what was the finger in? and where did it have to be pulled out of in order to do get on with things?
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
my knotted knickers have been removed ...umm, let me rephrase that...hehehe
Adey...as we ALL know what a self righteous prig you are...we shall request that this thread be removed for all eternity from QL...thus taking with it the knotted knickers, poop pile, poopy drawers AND the ever popular Breeding comment...
Now I certainly hope you are satisfied since you so judiciously whined to the correct people.....
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
open my mouth and put my foot in it everytime.... I then only open it long enough again to change feet....
BTW... that means "to say things tactlessly...."
I have never promised I had any.... tact, that is...
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
I am very sentimental abt knickers, so please Xena Don't play with my sentiments...
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some people got their "knickers in a knot, panties in a twist.. or whatever you wish to call it, over some wording I used.......
Shreeya did ask for examples, too....
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
DiamondGirl!! Hey there lady...how's it going with you? Doing fine here..had a bout with the rain here..seems I left Doha in the rain, hit London, with the rain and arrived in Texas..to rain...hmm am I sensing a pattern here???
Hiya Shreeya!! sorry hon..been on vacation(?) myself this past week in Texas...actually been doing errands and other relevant stuff...look for me in Feb..will be back then!!
jauntie...of course we are all cheeky...its sunday...still the weekend here...full of myself today...as usuall..
To get one's knickers in a twist means "to be unduly agitated" and is a British slang first attested in 1971.
From external source:
So I was hoping for a great story behind this expression (such as the theories behind the expression “white elephant gifts“) but apparently it was just some silliness conjured up by The Basil Brush Show, a British television program that started in the late 60s. From there, the Australians turned the original expression “don’t get your knickers in a twist” into “don’t get your knickers in a knot”. Then, of course, the Americans implemented the “panties” term.
Another source:
I checked the archives for this, and I found a previous query, but all that was offered was the definition, which I already know. What I didn't know was that the 'knickers in a knot' version was an Aussie variant of 'knickers in a twist'.
Scarlett, I was actually looking for you!!! How are you? I missed you all during my looooooooong vacation.....
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I just can't believe this, all wonderful ladies (and wonderful QL boyz too)in a bunch and agreeing on the same point!!!!!!
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Thanks real English Gentle lady Jauntie!!!! So, How are you?
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it sort of makes a bit of sense and went something like this:
"It is an expression coming from Great Britain. The origin of the saying reflects an upset, agitated person angrily screwing up their clothes (underwear/knickers makes it sound funnier I guess lol) and throwing them in the dresser drawers as opposed to carefully folding them up."
I think it just went on from there and became anything from “don’t get your knickers in a knot” to “don’t get your underwear in a bunch” and the US version: "don't get your panties in a bunch" etc.
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Thank you Boer. It'll be interesting to know the origin. Thanks though.
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'to get the wrong end of the stick' means to have misunderstood something.
getting 'your knickers in a twist' means becoming irritated or annoyed about something. If someone says to you 'don't get your knickers in a twist' they mean not to get upset.
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
means ... you get angry to the wrong person. Or you get angry for the wrong reason. I think also similar meaning with 'get in the wrong end of the stick' or something like that.
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I prefer the latter :) I've heard it before.
Although I don't doubt the practices of the RAF for a second ;)
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'During the times of the Men'o'War, when a cannon was loaded, a small amount of powder was poured into the ignition hole near the base of the weapon. In order to keep the powder secure before firing, a crew member pushed one of their fingers into the hole. When the time came for ignition, the crewman was told to pull his finger out.'
I don't go to mythical places with strange men.
-- Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul.
It's history don't you know :)
Don't shoot the messenger.
Found this:
"Pull your finger out!" is RAF slang and refers to any lack of activity when something needs doing. Its origin was the accusation that the person(s) concerned was/were "sitting around with their finger up their a**e". As a consequence, people who displayed a noticeable lack of competence or who where not making enough effort in their job, were said to be suffering from/having "Finger trouble". There was a joke RAF decoration awarded, called The Most High Order of the Irremovable Digit, which was given to those who who displayed outstanding ability in suffering from "Finger trouble".
I don't go to mythical places with strange men.
-- Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul.
Adey, that goes for you too lol!!!
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Love is the answer...
J, your nose, of course...don't be smutty now...or is it too late for that?!
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I just thought it was a shortened version of 'pull your finger out of your a*se' Will have to check
I don't go to mythical places with strange men.
-- Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul.
on the definition from etymology in response to your OP? I did so much of hard labour to come out with that and you didn't even say a thank you...I'am hurt lol :))
Life is Beautiful...Indeed!
"Pull yer finger out!"
I know it means to 'get on with things', to 'quit shirking what you have to do', but what was the finger in? and where did it have to be pulled out of in order to do get on with things?
Just a thought ...
Last time I looked my 'under-carriage' was in perfect working order.
What thread are we on? Got a bit confused with all the moaning minnies with zero sense of humour.
I don't go to mythical places with strange men.
-- Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul.
but added that word in my mind anyway...so not to worry!!! I did the "fill in the blank" method automatically.
I really wanted to say...sounds similar though! :0
I don't go to mythical places with strange men.
-- Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul.
and his under-carriage problems.
Come to mama baby, tell me all about it ;)
sorry that mental image just got to me...and now can't stop laughing...
Heaven help us if you ever get out of your PRIG mode...
Adey.. you are hysterical....
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
'Pantaloons in a lather' I find to be the only acceptable discourse on this matter.
Or possibly ... 'Under-crackers in a auto-erotic bondage session', cant quite make up my mind.
I don't go to mythical places with strange men.
-- Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul.
my knotted knickers have been removed ...umm, let me rephrase that...hehehe
Adey...as we ALL know what a self righteous prig you are...we shall request that this thread be removed for all eternity from QL...thus taking with it the knotted knickers, poop pile, poopy drawers AND the ever popular Breeding comment...
Now I certainly hope you are satisfied since you so judiciously whined to the correct people.....
very droll, missus !
Actually 'hello, poopy drawers' is one of my more refined, English lady greetings!
about this constant reference to ladies under-garments!!!
And now we have poop pile!!!!! :(
The 'Breeding' thread was bad enough but this is intolerable!!!!
Qatari, please delete this thread, ban all posters for life and.....allow me to be a self-righteous prig for all my days.
yours,
Major Timothy brookes-Hampster (Mrs)
I don't go to mythical places with strange men.
-- Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul.
Scar has her knickers in a twist....lol...
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
open my mouth and put my foot in it everytime.... I then only open it long enough again to change feet....
BTW... that means "to say things tactlessly...."
I have never promised I had any.... tact, that is...
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
I am very sentimental abt knickers, so please Xena Don't play with my sentiments...
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back to Doha...too much humidity and rain have soaked your brain, dear friend...
you stirring up the poop pile with wording now?? lol Shoot..hate it when I miss all the fun!! Now I'm going to sit here and pout...
twisters in panties?
bunches of drawers?
knickerbocker glories?
OK OK, I've lost it! lol
some people got their "knickers in a knot, panties in a twist.. or whatever you wish to call it, over some wording I used.......
Shreeya did ask for examples, too....
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
hate it when i make typos and have to correct them...
knickers are in your pocket??? oops...
DiamondGirl!! Hey there lady...how's it going with you? Doing fine here..had a bout with the rain here..seems I left Doha in the rain, hit London, with the rain and arrived in Texas..to rain...hmm am I sensing a pattern here???
Hiya Shreeya!! sorry hon..been on vacation(?) myself this past week in Texas...actually been doing errands and other relevant stuff...look for me in Feb..will be back then!!
jauntie...of course we are all cheeky...its sunday...still the weekend here...full of myself today...as usuall..
then u will break your neck looking up high every time. dont complain ok then :D
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tell me what to answer :(
No Novita i am wearing hmmm my full piece dress thank you :D
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To get one's knickers in a twist means "to be unduly agitated" and is a British slang first attested in 1971.
From external source:
So I was hoping for a great story behind this expression (such as the theories behind the expression “white elephant gifts“) but apparently it was just some silliness conjured up by The Basil Brush Show, a British television program that started in the late 60s. From there, the Australians turned the original expression “don’t get your knickers in a twist” into “don’t get your knickers in a knot”. Then, of course, the Americans implemented the “panties” term.
Another source:
I checked the archives for this, and I found a previous query, but all that was offered was the definition, which I already know. What I didn't know was that the 'knickers in a knot' version was an Aussie variant of 'knickers in a twist'.
Hope this helps.
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Darude dont tell me you wearing a knickers ... :P YOu should wearing an underpant instead ...
put them away in a DRAWER all screwed up/bunched up cos of being mad about something!
Unless you mean a wedgie situation.
Hee!
Online at same time guess time for me to leave :/
Knickers in my pocket running now :?
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"I just can't believe this, all wonderful ladies (and wonderful QL boyz too)in a bunch and agreeing on the same point!!!!!!"
----> Amen ...
Scarlett, I was actually looking for you!!! How are you? I missed you all during my looooooooong vacation.....
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how on earth you can wear panties in a knot?
:D
I'm fine, thanks, hope you are all well also. ALthough I feel a tad weary from a late night, today ..... Can't IMAGINE what happened! ;)
I just can't believe this, all wonderful ladies (and wonderful QL boyz too)in a bunch and agreeing on the same point!!!!!!
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just some silliness conjured up by The Basil Brush Show, a British television program that started in the late 60s
Simply a made up silly expression used by the Fox puppet who coined the phrase.
BOOM! BOOM!
Hi Scarlett!!! How goes everything?
lol, I thought it was Jauntie too...
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she was my class mate till grade 10 but then she left coz of her poor English language :D
and Shreeya i am always anxious for something new :D
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get it straight..I KNOW you've heard me say it often enough..
Panties in a knot...
and howdy...to everyone...miss you guys!!!
Saw this post and immediately thought it was jauntie saying something about being upset over whatever...oops, sorry J...
Thanks real English Gentle lady Jauntie!!!! So, How are you?
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it sort of makes a bit of sense and went something like this:
"It is an expression coming from Great Britain. The origin of the saying reflects an upset, agitated person angrily screwing up their clothes (underwear/knickers makes it sound funnier I guess lol) and throwing them in the dresser drawers as opposed to carefully folding them up."
I think it just went on from there and became anything from “don’t get your knickers in a knot” to “don’t get your underwear in a bunch” and the US version: "don't get your panties in a bunch" etc.
Don't get your knickers in a twist Darude....
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ask Madam Jauntie or Mr.Paul ... the real English lady and gentleman :D
anxious eager
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Thanks Novi, Xena and DG!!!! Origin anybody?
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Thank you Boer. It'll be interesting to know the origin. Thanks though.
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'to get the wrong end of the stick' means to have misunderstood something.
getting 'your knickers in a twist' means becoming irritated or annoyed about something. If someone says to you 'don't get your knickers in a twist' they mean not to get upset.
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is the general meaning....
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
means ... you get angry to the wrong person. Or you get angry for the wrong reason. I think also similar meaning with 'get in the wrong end of the stick' or something like that.
"to be angry, nervous or upset". I have absolutely no idea what the origin is. It's just a commonly used English expression.
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