
What is meant by “it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks”?
The question is asked what does the phrase "it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks" mean? Some Bibles use the word "goads" instead of "pricks".
being a prick keeps you handsome | WordReference Forums
Oct 23, 2015 · Does 'dick' mean a self-centered jerk too as dick and prick both mean penis in slang? For example, I heard someone said he is a dick in some American TV shows or movie. Thank you! Yes, …
jerk vs prick - WordReference Forums
Mar 4, 2013 · " prick " is more vulgar than " jerk " and in general, it means a "total jerk," inter alia. "jerk" mainly refers to a mean, selfish, arrogant and stuck-up person who may, but it`s not unnecessary, …
a bit of a prick - WordReference Forums
Dec 29, 2008 · To me, "prick" always means someone who is actively mean, nasty, or rude, either because he intentionally wants to hurt or annoy -- or because he doesn't even notice he's being …
stick <vs> prick [verb] | WordReference Forums
Sep 17, 2014 · Does prick imply happening by accident and stick imply doing on purpose, even though the WRF dictionary does not indicate it? No both can be either accidental or intentional. You can talk …
Stugotz - WordReference Forums
Oct 21, 2004 · misterjack said: Stugotz. what does this mean in English? I saw it on the back of the boat on the Sopronos. It is an americanized expression of contempt used by Italian immigrants to the US …
By the pricking of my thumbs - WordReference Forums
Sep 21, 2007 · And here's the origin explained: pricking of one's thumbs = an intuitive feeling, a foreboding, often with allusion to the words of the Second Witch in Shakespeare's Macbeth (1606) as …
perk up your ears? - WordReference Forums
Aug 18, 2009 · In a discussion in the Dutch forum there is a difference of opinion between two participants. One maintains that "perk up your ears" is an acceptable alternative to the expression …
He's a cock. - WordReference Forums
Apr 27, 2011 · In this locale, I've never heard "he's a cock" when the pejorative meaning is intended; either "dick" or "prick" is normally used, and either means someone male who is a lowlife, a nasty …
"Punk", "sucker" and "mark" | WordReference Forums
Oct 9, 2010 · Hi, I know that these three words can each mean different things, but I was wondering if they can be used just as plain insults to refer to people you don't like, for example: 1)"Stay away from …