the fat is in the fire
the fat is in the fire
something has been said or done that is about to cause trouble or anger
This expression refers to the sizzling and spitting caused by a spillage of cooking fat into an open flame. It was first used, in the mid 16th century, to indicate the complete failure of a plan or enterprise.
RELATED IDIOMS :
live off the fat of the land = live on the fat of the land
have the best of everything
In Genesis 45 : 18, Pharaoh tells Joseph's brothers : ye shall eat the fat of the land. Fat meaning the best part or choicest produce is now found only in this expression.
the fat is in the fire :
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