British, informal. : very fast We drove/ran like the clappers.

What does the clappers mean?

MEANING AND EARLY OCCURRENCES

The British-English phrase like the clappers means very fast or very hard. This phrase originated in the slang of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

What is the origin of the saying going like the clappers?

It comes from the times when all important news was spread to the village/town by use of the church bells. The "clappers" in question are the things that clang on the inside of the bell making the ringing sound - a vigorously rung bell implied a sense of urgency or speed.

Who were the clappers?

Clappers are "young terrorists" whose circulatory systems have been pumped with a chemical close in composition to triglycerides that makes their blood explosive. The chemical's similarity to triglycerides causes medical examiners to mistake it for being caused by a high-fat diet, instead of an explosive transfusion.

What is a clapper in England?

clapper in British English

1. a person or thing that claps. 2. a contrivance for producing a sound of clapping, as for scaring birds.

Plugging a Clapper into a Clapper into a Clapper.....

Does the clapper still exist?

About the product

During the Holiday Season, plug in your Christmas tree, Christmas lights, and decorations, and turn them on with a clap! Joseph Enterprises Inc, is the only legal manufacturer and distributor of the trademarked 'The Clapper' . Our products are only shipped from the USA.

Is Lev a clapper?

Lev Tashi'ne, still more popularly known as Lev Calder, is a friend of Connor Lassiter and Risa Ward, a former tithe and clapper who became a major figure against unwinding.

Where does the phrase gone for a Burton come from?

Gone for a Burton is a British English expression meaning to be missing or to die. The term was popularised by the RAF around the time of World War II. It migrated to the USA quickly and in June 1943 a story titled Husky Goes Down for a Burton appeared in Boys' Life, the magazine of the Boy Scouts of America.

What happens to lev at the end of unwind?

But before the procedure can began, Lev's little band of chaotic clappers blows up the unwinding chamber…with Connor inside. He miraculously survives and ends up with the ID of a blown-up guard in the process. Pretending to be this older boy lets him escape Unwinding.

What's the meaning of Cripes?

cripes in American English

used to express surprise, annoyance, disgust, etc. : also cripe. Word origin. euphemism for Christ.

What does Clacker mean in Australia?

Noun. clacker (plural clackers) (Australia, New Zealand, slang) The anus.

Where does the expression Gordon Bennett?

The origins of the phrase that became a polite way of expressing surprise can be traced back to a small 18th Century farm in the north east of Scotland.

Will schtum keep?

To remain silent; to not say anything. (Used especially when by saying something, especially at the wrong time, one would cause trouble or difficulty for him- or herself.)

What is on the fiddle?

phrase [verb-link PHRASE] If someone is on the fiddle, they get money by doing illegal or dishonest things. [British, informal]

What does it mean to do a Burton?

British, informal + old-fashioned. : to be lost, broken, or ruined Our holiday plans have gone for a burton.

What does Burton mean?

English: habitational name from a place name that is very common in central and northern England. The derivation in most cases is from Old English burh 'fort' (see Burke) + tun 'enclosure', 'settlement'.

Where does the expression Not on your nelly come from?

Not on your nelly! Note: This expression may come from cockney rhyming slang. `Not on your Nellie Duff' stands for `not on your puff', which also means `definitely not'.

Does Lev get unwound?

Lev is an Unwind, but he is distinctly different from all of the other Unwinds in the book. Lev is different because he is a "tithe." His parents are having him unwound because Lev is their tenth child.

Why is Lev unwound?

Lev is a tithe. This means that his very religious family voluntarily gave him up to be unwound. This means that he would be taken apart, and his body parts would be donated to others.

Why is Risa being unwound?

During a clapper attack on Happy Jack Harvest Camp, Risa was left paralyzed from the waist down and unable to walk. This went on for months until Risa was given an unwound part of a spine that allowed her to walk again.

Why do movies use the Clapper?

A clapperboard (also known by various other names including dumb slate) is a device used in filmmaking and video production to assist in synchronizing of picture and sound, and to designate and mark the various scenes and takes as they are filmed and audio-recorded. It is operated by the clapper loader.

What is a clapper plus?

Joseph Pedott marketed the clapper with the slogan "Clap On! ... The Clapper plugs into a U.S.-type electrical outlet, and allows control of up to two devices plugged into the Clapper. An upgraded model, known as the Clapper Plus, includes a remote control function in addition to the original sound-based activation.

How do you fill out a movie clapper?

1. Production: The name or title of the movie.
2. Timecode: Digital timecode synced to the audio.
3. Roll: The roll that you're currently shooting on.
4. Scene: The scene number/shot you're shooting.
5. Take: The current take of the shot.
6. Director: Name of the director of the production.

Can Alexa turn off lights by clapping?

Just say, "Alexa, ask my smart home to turn on the light", and Alexa will take care of communicating with The Clapper(tm) for you, saving you the effort of clapping your own hands together. Great for hands-free operation! Turn on/off your lights while sipping a coffee, vaping, or petting your dog.