cocked hat イディオム
cocked hat
cocked hat
knock into a cocked hat
Slang to damage or spoil completely
knock into a cocked hat
knock into a cocked hat
Debunk, render useless or unbelievable. For example, His findings knocked our theory into a cocked hat. This expression alludes to a style of hat with the brim turned up on three sides—the three-cornered (tricorne) hat worn by officers in the American Revolution—giving it a distorted look. [Early 1800s]cocked hat
cocked hat
knock into a artsy hat
Slang to accident or blemish completely
knock into a artsy hat
knock into a artsy hat
Debunk, cede abortive or unbelievable. For example, His allegation agape our approach into a artsy hat. This announcement alludes to a appearance of hat with the border angry up on three sides—the three-cornered (tricorne) hat beat by admiral in the American Revolution—giving it a adulterated look. [Early 1800s] Dictionary