Significado: Battle of Neuve Chapelle

Batalha de Neuve Chapelle, ataque surpresa relaizada pelas tropas britânicas contra as tropas alemães na vila francesa de Neuve Chapelle nos dias 10 a 12 de março de 1915 (resultou na reconquista desta vila pelas tropas britânicas)

chap Idioma

chap

1. a man;"This chap came up to me and told me to shut my mouth"
2. a form of address; usually associated with the speech of the upper classes."I say old chap, fancy joining us for a gin and tonic?"
3. inadequate or displeasing:"That test chapped"
4. see chap ass

chap ass

to chap sb's ass: to depress or make upset or sad;"That F in history really chaps my ass"

chapel hat pegs

erect and prominent female nipples

chappie

lip balm. Origin: the brand-name Chapstick:"I need some chappy"

chapter and verse

Idiom(s): chapter and verse

Theme: DESCRIPTION

detailed, in reference to sources of information. (A reference to the method of referring to biblical text. Fixed order.)
• He gave chapter and verse for his reasons for disputing that Shakespeare had written the play.
• The suspect gave chapter and verse of his associate's activities.

Chaps my ass

When something/someone really annoys you, it chaps your ass.

old boy|boy|chap|old|old chap

n., chiefly British One of the men educated at the same institution and bound by strong ties of loyalty to each other. He got the job because the boss was another old boy.

chapter

chapter
chapter and verse
1) the exact Scriptural reference
2) authority cited (for a statement, belief, etc.)
3) detailed information