banana oil

ریشه

The term 'banana oil' originated in the early 20th century as a slang term meaning 'nonsense'. It is believed to have originated from the idea that bananas have a strong smell that can cover up other odors, hence 'banana oil' being used to describe something that is meant to distract or deceive.

مثال

• Don't listen to him, he's just spouting banana oil.
• Her explanation was nothing but banana oil.
• The politician's promises were nothing more than banana oil.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Spout banana oil Talk banana oil Believe banana oil Expose banana oil Deceive with banana oil