be on Queer Street



be on Queer Street

To be disoriented, as from a blow to the head. Primarily heard in US. That boxer was on Queer Street after being knocked out in the ring—he couldn't even remember his name!
See also: on, queer, street

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Acanthaə-KAN-thə (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
GwendaGWEN-də (English)Welsh, English
FaolÁNFWAY-lahnIrish
Laurentine-French
Aikaterine-Greek, Ancient Greek
Bashkim-Albanian