keep the pot boiling — ● pot * * * keep the pot boiling informal phrase to keep people interested in something such as an idea or plan Thesaurus: to make someone feel excited, enthusiastic or impressedsynonym Main entry: pot * * … Useful english dictionary
To keep the pot boiling — Boiling Boil ing, a. Heated to the point of bubbling; heaving with bubbles; in tumultuous agitation, as boiling liquid; surging; seething; swelling with heat, ardor, or passion. [1913 Webster] {Boiling point}, the temperature at which a fluid is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
keep the pot boiling — informal to keep people interested in something such as an idea or plan … English dictionary
keep the pot boiling — maintain the brisk momentum or interest value of something. → boil … English new terms dictionary
keep the pot boiling — work without becoming tired; earn money for sustenance … English contemporary dictionary
keep the pot boiling — Earn enough to live on … A concise dictionary of English slang
Boiling — Boil ing, a. Heated to the point of bubbling; heaving with bubbles; in tumultuous agitation, as boiling liquid; surging; seething; swelling with heat, ardor, or passion. [1913 Webster] {Boiling point}, the temperature at which a fluid is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Boiling point — Boiling Boil ing, a. Heated to the point of bubbling; heaving with bubbles; in tumultuous agitation, as boiling liquid; surging; seething; swelling with heat, ardor, or passion. [1913 Webster] {Boiling point}, the temperature at which a fluid is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Boiling spring — Boiling Boil ing, a. Heated to the point of bubbling; heaving with bubbles; in tumultuous agitation, as boiling liquid; surging; seething; swelling with heat, ardor, or passion. [1913 Webster] {Boiling point}, the temperature at which a fluid is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pot — pot1 [ pat ] noun ** 1. ) count a deep round metal container used for cooking food in on a STOVE: a set of pots and pans a ) a container used for making or serving hot drinks b ) MAINLY BRITISH a container made of glass or clay that is used for… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
pot — I UK [pɒt] / US [pɑt] noun Word forms pot : singular pot plural pots ** 1) [countable] a deep round metal container used for cooking food in on a cooker a set of pots and pans a) a container used for making or serving hot drinks b) a container… … English dictionary
