AKA abilities/strengths. As in, "he's got chops." Or, "watch what you say around Kim or she'll immortalize every blemish in your character -- and she's got chops at that."
I think the chops on one's face are actually cheeks (which would also explain the advice to woodwind/brass players at band camp). I have images of crazy old floral dress-clad aunts leaning in and asking "Who's a little cheeky chops?" before answering their own question by saying "You are" and pinching and shaking some poor child's cheeks.
What?
ReplyDeleteThat may be a term specific to the Lower North Shore of Sydney. I have no idea what you're talking about.
Chops are cuts of meat, best enjoyed pan fried or barbequed.
That was all Steve Kryger ... maybe it's a Canberra thing??
ReplyDeleteTo an American, they're also lips -- as in at band camp, "save your chops this morning, we're going to be playing for 2 hours this afternoon, too."
and we cannot forget about "busting" ones chops.
ReplyDeleteFreaking Canberra weirdoes.
ReplyDeleteI think the chops on one's face are actually cheeks (which would also explain the advice to woodwind/brass players at band camp). I have images of crazy old floral dress-clad aunts leaning in and asking "Who's a little cheeky chops?" before answering their own question by saying "You are" and pinching and shaking some poor child's cheeks.
Or maybe that's just me.