What’s the origin of the phrase ‘Pony and trap’?
This is Cockney rhyming slang - pony and trap -> crap.
Meaning
Pony and trap
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What's the meaning of the phrase 'Pony and trap'?
Rubbish; nonsense, or 'of poor quality'. Often shortened just to 'pony'.
Historical trend
“Pony and trap” in printed material over time
Source: Google Books Ngrams (1880–2020).
- Pony and trap