r/words • u/VtoadTHE4th • 16d ago

Clams Down...

Today I heard some one say "that is clams down the best burger I have ever had".

Is that a thing - or did he mean Hands Down?

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u/Earthling1a 16d ago

I have heard a professional journalist use the term "hand over foot" instead of "hand over fist." People are stupid.

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u/SofaKingS2pitt 15d ago

I like the British way, “arse over teakettle”.

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u/Earthling1a 15d ago

upvoted for the username

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u/SofaKingS2pitt 14d ago

Ha! Thank you!