Topic: Piping hot . . where does that saying come from ? (Read 1003 times)

powerslinky · « **on:** 23 December 2014, 08:31:27 »

SWMBO had a cooking programme on & the phrase make sure it's "piping hot" came up .

Just wondering where that came from ? $:-\$ $:-\$

Also what about "Pipe Down" ?

YZ250 · « **Reply #1 on:** 23 December 2014, 08:48:37 »

A quick google reveals:
The derivation of this little phrase is the sizzling, whistling sound made by steam escaping from very hot food, which is similar to the sound of high-pitched musical pipes.

powerslinky · « **Reply #2 on:** 23 December 2014, 09:15:37 »

Quote from: YZ250 on 23 December 2014, 08:48:37

A quick google reveals:
The derivation of this little phrase is the sizzling, whistling sound made by steam escaping from very hot food, which is similar to the sound of high-pitched musical pipes.

Now we know . . thanks . .

Edit: Just googled pipe down . . . . old naval saying from sailing ship days . . . to calm the crew & get them below decks . Pipe comes from the Bosuns pipe used to do this

Terbs · « **Reply #3 on:** 23 December 2014, 10:07:11 »

Al....you are obviously at a loss as what to do. Try a bit of hoovering, ironing, etc, etc.
Christmas will soon be here, buddy

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