Carey



on Carey Street

euphemism Bankrupt; in severe or crippling debt. Named for the street in London where the bankruptcy court for the United Kingdom was at one time located. You're going to end up on Carey Street if you don't get your company's expenditures under control!
See also: Carey, on, street

Mother Carey is plucking her chickens

It is snowing. This phrase alludes to "Mother Carey's chickens," which is what sailors call birds they believe are indicative of poor weather. Bundle up, men—Mother Carey is plucking her chickens, so we're in for another rough day on the trail.
See also: Carey, chicken, mother, pluck

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Walentynavah-len-TI-nahPolish
NewtNOOTEnglish
Ru-Chinese
Matteusmaht-TE-oosSwedish, Norwegian
Serrenasə-REEN-əEnglish (Rare)
JakubYAH-kuwp (Polish)Polish, Czech, Slovak