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The fellow who gave this all-hail thrust his tongue in his cheek to some scapegraces like himself. It is not clear how Scott intended readers to understand the phrase. [ 1 ] The more modern ironic sense appeared in a poem in The Ingoldsby Legends (1842) by the English clergyman Richard Barham , in which a Frenchman inspects a watch and cries:
The origin of the lingo is unknown, but there is evidence suggesting it may have been used by waiters as early as the 1870s and 1880s. Many of the terms used are lighthearted and tongue-in-cheek and some are a bit racy or ribald, [3] but are helpful mnemonic devices for short-order cooks and staff. [2]
The lesions are harmless; no treatment is indicated beyond reassurance unless the person requests it. The most common and simple treatment is the construction of a specially made acrylic prosthesis that covers the biting surfaces of the teeth and protects the cheek, tongue, and labial mucosa (an occlusal splint). This is either employed in the ...
Real Men Don't Eat Quiche is a best-selling tongue-in-cheek book satirizing stereotypes of masculinity by the American screenwriter and humorist Bruce Feirstein, published in 1982 (ISBN 0-671-44831-5).
Buckingham is an area within Richardson, Texas, United States that was formerly a separate incorporated city. As of the 1990 census, the city had a total population of 102. Encompassing only 159 acres (0.6 km 2), Buckingham, near Dallas, was surrounded by Richardson.
[34] [48] Perry subsequently clarified that the comment was tongue in cheek and that he does not support secession. [39] His remarks sparked controversy [48] and harsh criticism from government officials and pundits, such as Jeff Macke and Joe Weisental. [49]
Tongue-in-cheek refers to a humorous or sarcastic statement expressed in a mock serious manner. Tongue-in-cheek may also refer to: Tongue n' Cheek, a 2009 album by British rapper Dizzee Rascal; Tongue 'n' Cheek, a British electro music band
The Wildflower!Arts and Music Festival is an event held annually in Richardson, Texas, and typically has a turn out of about 70,000 people.It began in 1993 as a small community event held in a local park in Northeast Richardson, Texas, and got its name from the March through May celebration season when wildflowers blossom throughout the city.