English Dictionary

think of England

動詞

略語 別表記 短縮語 婉語 慣用表現

(idiomatic, euphemistic) Clipping of close one's eyes and think of England and its variants.

日本語の意味

「close one’s eyes and think of England」の省略形で、直接的な表現を避けるために用いられる婉曲的な性行為（性交渉）の暗示表現

Whenever their conversation turned awkward, she would smile politely and think of England.

会話が気まずくなると、彼女は丁寧に微笑んで目を閉じ、イングランドを思い浮かべた。

意味（1）

(idiomatic, euphemistic) Clipping of close one's eyes and think of England and its variants.

He inspected the ridged tips, spotted a piece of dirt, and spat on the instrument, wiping it dry on his sleeve. ‘Right! Hold still, think of England!’ He pushed the forceps into the wound, following the track of the probe, […]

thinks of England （ present singular third-person ）

thinking of England （ participle present ）

thought of England （ participle past ）

thought of England （ past ）