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Cigars used to be a popular prize in carnival games, and one popular midway game required you to throw a ping-pong ball into a glass full of water. If you hit the rim and the ball flew away, the attendant might say, "close but no cigar."
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What is missing word in saying Close but no?
One option is "Close but no cigar".
What does idiomatic expression close the nose cigar mean?
Nothing. "Close the nose cigar" is nonsense. You should ask the person to tell you what they said more clearly.
Do you smoke a cigar to the nub?
Yes , a cigar may be smoked til it's down to the nub but usually the cigar will go "hot" because it's so close to the end .
What are the release dates for For Better or Worse - 2011 Close But No Cigar 2-9?
For Better or Worse - 2011 Close But No Cigar 2-9 was released on: USA: 10 August 2012
Who did the art for weird al's close but no cigar video?
John Kricfalusi.
What is the origin of 'close but no cigar'?
It is of US origin and dates from the mid-20th century. Fairground games gave out cigars as prizes, and if you came close to winning, but not quite, the carnival barker would shout out "Close, but no cigar!".
What in German is 31?
Dreiunddreissig. Close but no cigar! Dreiunddreißig is 33. 31 is einunddreißig
How do you spell riegn?
The correct spelling is "reign."
What is the meaning of hunsoy?
Hunsoy is the Cebuano term for cigar or rolled tobacco
What was the meaning of a cigar dream to freud?
Generally a cigar would represent a phallic devise, making the dream sexual in nature. However Freud loved a good cigar and when asked about the psychoanalytic nature of his smoking has was reported to have said, " a good cigar was merely a smoke."
Where did the word cigar come from?
It originates from the Mayan word 'sikar' meaning 'smoking'.
Whats the meaning of the cigar band ring?
Ring gauge refers to the diameter of the cigar by 1/64s. One inch equals a 64 ring gauge.
