part brass rags en · VERB
Etymology
An allusion to shipmates ceasing to work together on cleaning duty.
Meanings
- (UK, informal) To quarrel; to cease to be on friendly terms.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| parting brass rags | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| parts brass rags | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| parted brass rags | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| parted brass rags | Tense=Past | lexicographic |