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whiskey in a teacup
WIS-kee in uh TEE-kup · phrase · informal
A woman who's delicate-looking but tough.
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Describes a lady with refined manners and a strong, fiery spirit underneath.
“Don't underestimate Granny—she's whiskey in a teacup.”
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whiskey in a teacup In A Sentence
Don't underestimate Granny—she's whiskey in a teacup.
Origin & Usage
Southern idiom contrasting genteel surface (teacup) with strength and fire (whiskey).
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What does "whiskey in a teacup" mean?
It describes a woman who looks delicate and refined but has a strong, fiery spirit underneath.
Where is "whiskey in a teacup" from?
It's a Southern idiom contrasting a genteel surface (the teacup) with strength and fire (the whiskey).
How do you use "whiskey in a teacup"?
Use it as praise for a tough, mannered woman: "Don't underestimate Granny — she's whiskey in a teacup."
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