Jan 12, 2018 · A "Chinese fire drill" is an activity that involves a lot of bustle and chaos but achieves nothing. This term could be considered insulting due to its association of Chinese people with …

Sure they did. I am originally from California, and am reminded of something called a "Chinese Fire Drill" or sometimes "Mexican Fire Drill", where a car full of young people stop at a red traffic light and …

Apr 9, 2023 · Not sure we want to help explain a slur—labeling suiciders who hold themselves 'hostage' as Polish. See Chinese fire drill and Indian giver.

Were there any negative Indian- combinations other than Indian giver? The ones I know about, Indian summer, Indian corn, and Indian file, don't seem to relate to any negative stereotypes (unlike …

Apr 20, 2013 · Does "Chinese laundry" have any meaning other than a laundry staffed by Chinese people? A onelook.com search only gives Wikipedia and Urban dictionary as matches for the phrase.

Aug 15, 2011 · A Chinese fire drill (a large, ineffective, and chaotic activity carried out by a group of people that accomplishes nothing—but note that, as the Wikipedia article points out, this phrase is …

The hose company attached [its] hose to a fire plug and ascending the ladder gave a fine exhibition.” It’s clear that the idea of a dry run being a rehearsal would very readily follow from the jargon usage, …

Jun 30, 2011 · While taking the stairs during a fire drill, I noticed that door to some floors were labelled cross over floor. Later I went to one of these floors, but didn't notice anything different. My searche...

Jan 17, 2022 · Literally translated: "A fire drill will be performed class (weise).". Thus, in some cases or contexts, it's easier or more elegant to include the 'per-class'-information. So, I am looking now for …

Jan 4, 2018 · Ashes Wrap: Smith century sees Test peter out to draw. Commentary Box 4th January 2018 Phrase.org gives a number of rather half-hearted attempts at establishing a possible origin of …