wouldn't shout if a shark bit him
动词 v.
英文释义
动词 v.
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To be frugal or miserly.
— 'Yeah, he's as silly as a two-bob watch. And mean. He wouldn't shout [buy a drink] if a shark bit him.' 'Too right, he's got snakes in his pockets. Anyhow, how's the punting?' 'No luck, mate.[…]'
词源
A play on shout, which can mean either “to scream” or “to buy drinks”.
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