brass monkey

ریشه

The phrase 'brass monkey' is believed to have originated from the expression 'cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey', although the exact origin is uncertain.

مثال

• It's freezing outside, it's a real brass monkey!
• I can't believe how cold it is, it feels like a brass monkey out here.
• The wind chill makes it feel like a brass monkey.

ترکیب‌های رایج

extremely cold weather freeze wind chill weather forecast