When you give someone not quite a full cup of tea and they say "is the vicar coming round" what does it mean?
2007-06-14 06:02:14 · 6 answers · asked by Emma L 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Because when the vicar comes round conversation is often difficult as one tries to avoid anything rude or coarse. If the conversation became quiet with no-one having anything to say the question to the vicar was always 'More tea,vicar?' on the assumption that he would probably reply by saying 'Oh no, I really must be going.' and off he would go. By saving a cup in the pot it's as if you're expecting the vicar round.
2007-06-14 06:32:06 · answer #1 · answered by quatt47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that since you did not give them a full cup, you must be saving the tea for the vicar. So any time a full cup is not poured, they ask the question, Is the vicar coming round.?
2007-06-14 06:18:04 · answer #2 · answered by loufedalis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you saving the rest of your tea for a more important guest? Say, the vicar?
2007-06-14 06:23:38 · answer #3 · answered by ROSE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you don't want them to stay too long.
2007-06-14 06:11:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
smile
2016-05-20 02:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by tosha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your tight
2007-06-14 06:14:22 · answer #6 · answered by biddymarley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋