Category talk:Euphemisms
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Ought the following, to be listed with euphemisms ? :
to "kiss the brass ring"
(Its seems to mean something like:
- to acknowledge ones inferior position (similar to the manner in which the subject of a king,might have to kiss the ring (that is one the hand ) of the king .
( When googling "kiss the brass ring",I have found only 2 passing references. However, I have heard the expression used, several times (without noting details ! ) .
Best regards ! TechTranslate
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brass_ring#Cultural_references