What does it mean off to the races?
Prepositional phrase off to the races. (idiomatic) In or into a process of energetic engagement in some activity; in or into a phase of conspicuously increasing satisfaction or success.
How do you use off to the races in a sentence?
Fig. an expression characterizing the activity or excitement that is just beginning; [we are] leaving for something interesting or exciting. The tour bus is out in front waiting and we’ve said goodbye to everyone. Looks like we’re off to the races.
What does it mean to be at the races?
informal. usually with negative Competing with a chance of success. ‘they were never quite at the races against Rangers’ ‘with you dressed up, none of us others will be in the race’
What does your no day at the races mean?
Not performing as well as others, as in a competition or game. I heard he’s pretty sick—that must be why he’s not at the races today.
Where does off to the races come from?
“Off to the Races” is a song by American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey. First appearing on her self-titled Interscope debut, the song was re-released on her second studio album, Born to Die (2012). The song was written by Del Rey and Tim Larcombe. Emile Haynie and Patrik Berger paired up for the song’s production.
What does it mean to perk up?
become more lively or cheerful
Definition of perk up 1 : to become more lively or cheerful or to make (someone) more lively or cheerful We perked up when we heard the good news. The good news perked everyone up. 2 : to make (something) fresher or more appealing The new paint job really perked up the room.
What word means easily seen or obvious?
conspicuous
conspicuous. / (kənˈspɪkjʊəs) / adjective. clearly visible; obvious or showy.
Where did off to the races come from?
What does the saying not at the races mean?
To not be at the races means to perform badly, to have no chance. Sometimes a horse in a race just does not want to run. The horse may have even been fancied, which means one of the favourites, but just does not perform.
What is the order of the Triple Crown?
Triple Crown, in American horse racing, championship attributed to a three-year-old Thoroughbred that in a single season wins the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes.
When did horses come to America?
1665
Horse racing in the United States dates back to 1665, which saw the establishment of the Newmarket course in Salisbury, New York, a section of what is now known as the Hempstead Plains of Long Island, New York. This first racing meet in North America was supervised by New York’s colonial governor, Richard Nicolls.
What does pork up mean?
(slang, of a person) To grow fat.