brass button

短语

词形变化

brass buttons 复数

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Synonym of brass farthing (“something worthless; a whit or jot”).

    1927, Ernest Bramah, Max Carrados Mysteries 'Party of regular customers as always has him just come in.' explained the new one. Ope you don't mind, sir.' 'Not a brass button.'