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