Frog and toad

Slang Term British ★★★☆☆ Moderate Casual
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Meaning: Road.

路。
Carretera.
道。
길(도로).

Frog and toad rhymes with road. 'Down the frog' means down the road.

Frog and toad与road押韵。'Down the frog'意为沿着这条路。
Frog and toad rima con road. 'Down the frog' significa por la carretera.
Frog and toadはroadと韻を踏みます。「Down the frog」は道の先を意味します。
Frog and toad가 road와 라임을 이룹니다. 'Down the frog'은 길 아래로, 저쪽으로라는 뜻입니다.

Examples

  1. See you down the frog and toad.
    在路上见
    Te veo por la calle
    道の先で会おう
    길 아래에서 보자.
  2. Lives just down the frog.
    就住在这条路上
    Vive justo bajando la calle
    すぐそこの道沿いに住んでる
    바로 저 길 아래에 살아.
  3. Take the frog and toad to town.
    沿这条路去镇上
    Coge esta carretera hacia el pueblo
    この道を行けば町に着く
    이 길로 가면 시내야.

Pronunciation

/frɒɡ ən təʊd/

Usage Guide

Context: directions, travel, location

Tone: casual, traditional

✓ Do Say

  • Frog and toad
    Carretera
  • The frog
    那条路
    La carretera
    通り
    그 길
  • Down the frog
    沿着那条路
    Por la carretera
    通りの先に
    길을 따라

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Origin & History

Frog and toad, amphibians often found on country roads, rhyme with road. A rustic image for an urban journey.

Etymology: Frog and toad rhymes with road

First recorded: 19th century

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Working class origins

Pop culture: Cockney culture

Regional notes: British slang.

Variations

Frog and toadFrogThe frog

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