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What does "go get the kettle on" mean?



 
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What does "go get the kettle on" mean? #1 (permalink) Tue Jan 06, 2009 21:32 pm   What does "go get the kettle on" mean?
 

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ESL/EFL Test #468 "English Slang Idioms (210)", question 1

"A lot of rich, famous women are in the news these days for their weird or trashy behavior. I guess it goes to show that fine ......... do not make fine birds," Matt told Lewis.

(a) beaks
(b) formations
(c) colorings
(d) feathers

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #468 "English Slang Idioms (210)", answer 1

"A lot of rich, famous women are in the news these days for their weird or trashy behavior. I guess it goes to show that fine feathers do not make fine birds," Matt told Lewis.

Correct answer: (d) feathers
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What does "go get the kettle on mean"?

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What does "go get the kettle on" mean? #2 (permalink) Wed Jan 07, 2009 0:26 am   What does "go get the kettle on" mean?
 

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It is not an idiom that I know. It means 'go and boil some water (for tea)'.
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