10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THROW A WOBBLER»
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throw a wobbler in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
throw a wobbler and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Wherever Green Is Worn: The Story of the Irish Diaspora
... bitch', and 'to throw a wobbler'. The subtitlers were particularly challenged by a
scene in which Sharon is comforted by her friends with generous libations of
vodka and tonic on discovering that she has become pregnant by a married man.
2
Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
(1974). wizzo variant of whizzo int, adjective, and noun. wobbler noun orig US =
wobbly noun; esp. in phr. to throw a wobbler. 1942–. LOOKS Mum throws a
wobbler with three weeks to go (1989). wobbly noun A fit of annoyance, temper,
panic ...
John Ayto, John Simpson, 2010
3
The First Three: Dorothy Parker Mysteries
Nose out ofjoint Tobeupset; to feel insulted. Don't get your knickers in a twistOr
your panties in a bunch (American); don't get upset. Throw a wobbler Have a fit,
throw a tantrum. Hands offcocks, onwith socks! Exactlywhat you think it means; ...
4
Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series
... the Rals: see RAL I Wipe 2, 3 wiped 2 Wiradjuri 2 wire 2 to wear a wire 2 Wired
2 to have (got) it wired 2 wise 3 wise use 3 wispy 2 wispiness 2 witchy 2
witchiness 2 witdoek 2 withdraw 2 withdrawal 2 without 2 wobbler 2 to throw a
wobbler.
J. A. Simpson, Michael Proffitt, E. S. C. Weiner, 1997
“I haven't the energy to throw a wobbler, let alone a stone, old bean!” But that was
when I heard it. Off in the distance somewhere, a strange sound, the sound of
some kind of animal I couldn't quite place. It had to be the beast. “Q-Q- Quayle?
Lifestyle has caught up with clever lifestyle practitioners, now life itself takes a
back seat. All sorts of gorgeously attired food; it's so easy to throw together. Just
enjoy it, don't worry. Don't throw a wobbler, it's all about relaxing...kicking back.
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The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and ...
Invention of the instrument and its name is credited to Australian artist and
entertainer Rolf Harris (b.1930) AUSTRALIA, 1957 wobbler noun 1 an outburst of
temper UK, 1983. 2 in trucking, a spoke wheel US, 1971 . < throw a wobbler to
have a ...
Terry Victor, Tom Dalzell, 2007
8
More Tales from
a Cornish Lugger
Our steady, reliable old Gardner engine decided to throw a wobbler. It died down
to a bare tick over, the boat fell away off the wind and we started to roll away
broadside through the fleet. Bonzo immediately dived down into the engine room
to ...
9
How to Be
a Parent Champion and Add Magic to Your Family
And this can often drive them to throw a wobbler. This might turn into a full-blown
tantrum or they may just storm from the room shouting, “You don't understand me”
. You may be doing the best you can to protect your children. But they are ...
10
The Man Who Killed the Hamsters -
a Biography of Ian Moss
I was probably looking over my shoulder all the time waiting for Steve
Middlehurst to throw a wobbler and destroy everything within ten feet of him.........
but hey that's rock n roll. Steve Mardy Ian remembers wishing that he was in the
audience ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THROW A WOBBLER»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
throw a wobbler is used in the context of the following news items.
Students embrace outdoor adventure
Give me the beta on the crux so I don't have to hangdog and throw a wobbler!” Translation: “Can you tell me how to climb this hard part so I don't have to hang ... «Glenwood Springs Post Independent, May 15»
My 11-year-old is terrified of the dark and cannot sleep
If he doesn't do well, or if he thinks a game is unfair, he will lose it and cry and throw a wobbler. I think the other children just don't have patience with this. «Irish Independent, Jan 15»
Transitioning to a world with cheaper energy
And, of course, as Middle East geo-politics could throw a wobbler into any price forecast, how OPEC members cope with this transition will be closely watched. «BBC News, Dec 14»
Playground bullies and the contradiction at the heart of democracy
When we tell our ten-year-old daughter that she can't do something — stay up till midnight, for instance — she doesn't throw a wobbler. She just gives us a look ... «Spectator.co.uk, Feb 14»
Cameron Diaz scorns her co-star as she takes on the role of the …
Unlike some A-listers Cameron will not throw a wobbler when things do not go her way. Foxx plays millionaire Benjamin Stacks, with Rose Byrne as his assistant ... «Daily Mail, Dec 13»
Left guard Lang agrees to four-year contract
Instead of ducking away, Rodgers tried to pass, and Ingram's arm to the back caused Rodgers to throw a wobbler that was picked off. "It didn't feel good," he said ... «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug 12»
Caoimhe: 'BB distorted nomination talk'
They knew that she would come out here and throw a wobbler, and she did." Dave agreed that they capitalised on people being upset, saying that when ... «Digital Spy, Jun 10»
Chris Ryan: I'm not sure I could deal with Afghanistan
“To the point where somebody would only have to look at me the wrong way and I'd throw a wobbler.” In darker moments, he admits that he even contemplated ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Apr 10»
MS update gives some XP boxes the Blue Screen
It's still unclear why affected systems throw a wobbler while other near-identical Win XP PCs chug along quite happily after the updates are applied. Misfiring ... «Register, Feb 10»
Sam Pilgrim - Private session at Adrenaline Alley
Pilgrim throwing it up into the foam ... up in a massive boost attempt - he didn't throw a wobbler or act like a donkey - he handled himself really professionally and ... «Pinkbike.com, Jan 10»
