plait fog
plait fog · plaits fog · plaited fog · plaiting fog
To perform an action in which the result falls apart immediately or to work on…To perform an action in which the result falls apart immediately or to work on organizing something that cannot be organized.
Meaning
2 senses(UK, figuratively)To perform an action in which the result falls apart immediately or to work on organizing something that cannot be organized.
(UK)Used as a metaphor for accomplishing an impossible task.
Origin
From the fact that fog is too insubstantial to be plaited.From the fact that fog is too insubstantial to be plaited.
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Forms
plaits fog, plaiting fog, plaited fog, plaited fog| Base form | plait fog · to plait fog |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | plaits fog |
| Present participle | plaiting fog |
| Past simple | plaited fog |
| Past participle | plaited fog |
irregular
Synonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle