Brass Monkey Weather
The phrase “Brass Monkey Weather” refers to very cold weather that is extremely out of the ordinary; cold enough to freeze the tail, nose and ears of a brass monkey.
Example of use: ”According to Al Roker next week’s weather is going to be so cold, that it’ll be real brass monkey weather.”
Putting Lipstick on a Pig
‘Putting Lipstick on a Pig’ is a rhetorical term generally used in reference to someone who’s trying to make cosmetic or superficial changes on himself that clearly doesn’t deceive anyone.
Example of use: Marla – “Did you see Susan’s new hairdo? I guess she thought that cutting her bangs and coloring her hair bright orange looks good.” Joe – ”Oh please, it’s like putting lipstick on a pig.“
