10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PILE ON THE AGONY»
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A Dictionary of Slang, Jargon & Cant
To “ pile on the agony” was originally American; it was common in 1340Aidh (
tinker), butter. Aiuoch (tinker), a thing. A's- and exercise (thieves), penal servitude
at a. convict settle— ment. Two stretches of air mdeaeroiu,i.c.,two years' penal ...
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The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional ...
... an anodised aluminium (Staybrite) button UK 1984 Anodised (electro-plated)
aluminium replaced brass and white metal as the main metal for British Other
Ranks military insignia from about 1950 onwards. agony noun ▻ pile on the
agony; ...
Eric Partridge, Tom Dalzell, Terry Victor, 2006
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Rajpal Dictionary Of English Idioms & Phrases
Pile on the agony: Overdo painful effects by accumulation * Bosses piled on the
agony with threats of more job cuts Pile up: Become large in quantity or amount;
heap up; give somebody more or too much of something; to run ashore; crash; ...
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The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and ...
Anodised (electro-plated) aluminium replaced brass and white metal as the main
metal for British Other Ranks military insignia from about 1950 onwards UK, 1984
agony noun < pile on the agony; pile up the agony; put on the agony to ...
Terry Victor, Tom Dalzell, 2007
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By Word of Mouth: Metaphor, Metonymy, and Linguistic Action ...
Even the donor situation of putting on a burden cannot be ruled out, for it is
supported by another variant of the expression, namely pile on the agony. One
reason for the variety of interpretations is the absence of a clear landmark.
Contrary to ...
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A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English
(P.B.) pile it on is a coll. form of pile on the agony, q.v. at agony. pile-jump. See
TIDDLYWINKS, in Appendix. pil'e o' mags. A conjurer: theatrical: ca. 187041914.
B. 8: L. pile on the coals. 'To accelerate rapidly, to open the throttle of car or ...
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Colloquial Language in Ulysses: A Reference Tool
(to pile on the agony. to prolong and intensify to a climax the effect of anything
painful by adding fresh elements or details] Also to pile it on 1 884 'Mark Twain' ;
OED2 adds 1852, 1876 (both U.S.). DSt/E883a: a colloq.form of pile on the agony
...
Robert William Dent, 1994
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An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions: Second Edition
PILE ON THE AGONY / 179 Pierce their heart Cause a feeling of strong emotion.*
Pig in a poke Something bought or acquired whose identity and/or value is
unknown until after purchase or acquisition.* Pig in the middle A person who
finds ...
Ian Stuart-Hamilton, 2006
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The Facts
on File Dictionary of American Regionalisms
... one extended stave serving as the handle. pigs' ears See LES OREILLES DE
COCHON. pilau A much-loved dish of the lower South consisting of rice cooked
in poultry or meat broth. pile on the agony An old phrase, not much used
anymore ...
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The Routledge Dictionary of Historical Slang
A heavy blow or punch: sporting coll: mid-C.19–20, pile-driving . Sexual
intercourse: low: mid-C.19–20. cf. preceding term. 2. Steaming or sailing into a
heavy head sea: nautical: late C.19–20. Bowen. pile it on is a coll form of pile on
the agony, ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PILE ON THE AGONY»
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Ashes Lord's Test: Warner, Rogers pile on the agony for England
David Warner made England pay for missing him on nought with a brisk fifty as Australia strengthened their iron grip on the second Ashes Test ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»
Moeen heroics propel England to 430
Broad eventually ran out of patience, but Moeen continued to pile on the agony with some superbly timed strokes, particularly off Lyon who was ... «Wisden India, Jul 15»
Lazio beat Napoli on Onazi winner to secure Champions League …
Cesena to finish the season in ninth place and pile on the agony for their already relegated opponents. Goals from Josef Martinez, Maxi Lopez ... «ESPN FC, May 15»
Torino 5-0 Cesena
Torino put in a five-star display against Cesena on Sunday evening to finish the season in ninth place in Serie A and pile on the agony for their ... «ESPN FC, May 15»
Derek Pain: 'Marston's rewards my faith but I'm not dining out on …
It was a decision I have since regretted and, to pile on the agony, I keep wondering why I held on as the price declined and is now a mere 8p. «The Independent, May 15»
Tottenham 2-0 Hull City: Chadli & Rose pile on the agony for Bruce
Hull City are teetering on the brink of relegation from the Premier League after second-half goals from Nacer Chadli and Danny Rose secured a ... «Goal.com, May 15»
Derek Pain: I've sold two, bought four. Now I'm looking for sweet …
And don't forget that the European Union wants to ban share certificates – an intrusion that will pile on the agony for the small shareholding ... «The Independent, May 15»
Kohli's brilliance keeps RCB in the hunt
But importantly, he came up with some big blows to pile on the agony of the rival captain Virat Kohli. It was an evening when nothing clicked for ... «The Hindu, May 15»
Middlesbrough - Brentford
Tomlin looking to pile on the agony... but his shot arrows wide. 78'. GOAL! It's three now! Another superb break sees Adomah cap a fine display ... «Eurosport.com ASIA, May 15»
Hull 54-6 Wakefield: Josh Mantellato stars as Rovers bounce back …
Horne got Hull KR's next try, latching onto Kelly's neat grubber kick, and Dixon struck twice in five minutes to pile on the agony for James ... «Daily Mail, May 15»
