What does the phrase chocolate teapot mean?
totally useless
Definition. Saying something is about as useful as a chocolate teapot means that it is totally useless.
Where does the saying chocolate teapot come from?
Possible origin: There are several versions of this idiom but “as useful as a chocolate teapot” is the most popular. It is first referenced in the British newspaper, The Guardian, in 1978 describing funny and critical language used by supporters of Barnsley Town football club.
What does chocolate fireguard mean?
Useless; pointless
As-much-use-as-a-chocolate-fireguard definition (simile, humorous) Useless; pointless. phrase.
Can you make a chocolate teapot?
Melt the chocolate in a glass bowl set over a pan of hot water. Pour some into the middle of the other bowl to make a base. Let it set. Place a smaller bowl in the middle to form an inner mould then pour chocolate in between the two bowls.
What would happen if a teapot was made of chocolate?
The teapot could melt enough to become flexible and then the pressure of the tea could cause it to distort and empty its contents onto the floor, without actually melting through the walls. This means that just finding out whether it melts or not isn’t very useful.
What does a teapot symbolize?
For many of us, a teapot means so much more than a mere vessel for brewing and pouring tea. The teapot is a symbol of friendship, of telling stories and confiding in each other.
What is the synonym of teapot?
In this page you can discover 13 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for teapot, like: , jug, vase, tureen, pewter, , thimble, porcelain, mug, paperweight and tin.
What are teapots made of?
Teapots are made from a variety of materials, including glass, porcelain, stainless steel, and coated metal.
What are idioms give 25 common idioms used in the English language?
The most common English idioms
| Idiom | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A dime a dozen | Something common |
| Beat around the bush | Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable |
| Better late than never | Better to arrive late than not to come at all |
| Bite the bullet | To get something over with because it is inevitable |
What is the synonym of steel?
In this page you can discover 49 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for steel, like: iron, metal, oilstone, prepared, gird (or gird up) one’s loins, rail, aluminium, firm, stainless-steel, copper and null.
What is a teapot used for?
A teapot is a vessel used for steeping tea leaves or a herbal mix in boiling or near-boiling water, and for serving the resulting infusion which is called tea.
What does the expression’as useful as a chocolate teapot’mean?
I ran across the expression “as useful as a chocolate teapot” (or sometimes a fireguard) which is apparently used to denote the utter uselessness of something. It received some coverage on Language Log back in 2004. Where/how did the expression originate?
What does “as useful as a chocolate teapot/Fireguard” mean?
Origin of “as useful as a chocolate teapot / fireguard”. The expression was used in The Guardian of 17th July 1978 in an article titled “Barnsley bashers face the chop”, written by Michael Parkin: Tourists that go to home games of Barnsley Town will hear some of the finest football wit and repartee in the land.
What is a chocolate teapot in football?
‘Chocolate teapot’ features in his book Football Daft, published 1968. In that book, Parkinson, famously from the Yorkshire town of Barnsley, describes Tottenham Hotspur coming to play Barnsley FC at the latter’s Oakwell ground, a game at which Spurs and England fullback Alf Ramsey was tormented by a tricky winger playing for Barnsley.