Idioms
a paper-thin difference; a difference like a piece of paper
An expression meaning two seemingly different things are in fact very similar.
wag one's trap
(disparaging) To talk in a careless manner.
wag one's trap
(slang) To talk back to someone in an impolite manner.
Only the trap is alive
(disparaging) To talk about something in a plausible manner, but never put it into action.
impose leg-screw torture
To give someone a punishment by twisting his/her legs with two sticks inserted between them.
empty one's pocket; empty one's purse to the last penny; clear one's purse out
To give all the money that one owns.
empty someone's pocket; empty someone's purse to the last penny; clear someone's purse out
To take or steal someone's money or objects.
The money in the pocket is the money in the pouch
Money that does not need to be distinguished between my own and yours.