don't bogart that
don’t keep it for yourself - share it!
TRANSLATION
to bogart something = 'sich etw. selbstsüchtig aneignen'; sich etwas unter den Nagel reißen (das Gegenteil ist das “rumgehen lassen” nicht rund) oder “weiterreichen/geben” - WernR in LEO Forum)
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
''Don't bogart that joint* my friend, pass it over to me, to me... you've been holding on to it, and I sure will like a hit''.
Line of a song by Steppenwolf - Easy Rider Soundtrack
*joint = Haschischzigarette
Line of a song by Steppenwolf - Easy Rider Soundtrack
*joint = Haschischzigarette
Did you
know?
to bogart (US slang)
verb
- to use or consume (something) without sharing
Origin: to 'Bogart' is a reference to Humphrey, who was rarely seen without a cigarette in his mouth and never shared it around. An interesting example of a movie star lending their name to an expression.
Synonym:
The British would say “to hog”
IMPRESS YOUR (American) FRIENDS TODAY (others might be confused)
say something like:
“Hey Mike, don’t bogart the photocopier, others here would like to use it too”
(This expression is nice to know and makes a good discussion topic. If you use it actively though, be prepared to explain it)
verb
- to use or consume (something) without sharing
Origin: to 'Bogart' is a reference to Humphrey, who was rarely seen without a cigarette in his mouth and never shared it around. An interesting example of a movie star lending their name to an expression.
Synonym:
The British would say “to hog”
IMPRESS YOUR (American) FRIENDS TODAY (others might be confused)
say something like:
“Hey Mike, don’t bogart the photocopier, others here would like to use it too”
(This expression is nice to know and makes a good discussion topic. If you use it actively though, be prepared to explain it)
