cobblers

ریشه

The noun 'cobblers' is derived from the British slang phrase 'cobbler's awls', which rhymes with 'balls'. 'Awls' refers to the tools used by cobblers, and 'balls' is a euphemism for testicles. Over time, the phrase was shortened to 'cobblers' and came to mean 'nonsense'.

مثال

• That story he told is a load of cobblers.
• You're talking cobblers! That can't be true.
• The whole idea is absolute cobblers.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Talk cobblers Absolute cobblers Load of cobblers Utter cobblers