Pony and trap
What's the meaning of the phrase 'Pony and trap'?
Rubbish; nonsense, or 'of poor quality'. Often shortened just to 'pony'.
What's the origin of the phrase 'Pony and trap'?
This is Cockney rhyming slang - pony and trap -> crap.
Rubbish; nonsense, or 'of poor quality'. Often shortened just to 'pony'.
This is Cockney rhyming slang - pony and trap -> crap.
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