Thoroughly Disgusted: From Gills to Eyelids
Have you ever been so fed up you’ve actually considered yourself thoroughly disgusted, like a human who’s somehow sprouted gills just to emphasize how full of it they are? Yes, it turns out, in the great tradition of British phrases evolving into American slang, “thoroughly disgusted” went from something felt in your “back teeth,” to being “fed up to the eyelids,” to needing imaginary gills. Let’s take a deeper dive into this fascinating transformation.
Related Terms
- Fed to the (back) teeth: Immense frustration.
- Fed (up) to the eyelids: Overflowing with vexation.
- Sick and tired: Classic combo for ultimate exasperation.
- At wit’s end: So frustrated you’ve lost your mind.
- Up in arms: Ready to fight, offended to the nth degree.
Synonyms
- Exasperated
- Irritated
- Frustrated
- Annoyed
Antonyms
- Content
- Delighted
- Satisfied
- Pleased
Humor-Filled Quote 🤣
“I’m so fed up, my gills have gills!—and they’re all clap-happy about it!” — Unknown
Proverbs
- “Patience is a virtue”—But there’s only so far it goes before those hypothetical gills come into play.
- “Keep your chin up”—Even when thoroughly wedged in existential disgust.
Powerful Reference Suggestions 📚🎬🎧
- Books: Angry Optimist: The Life and Times of Jon Stewart by Lisa Rogak
- Movies: Falling Down starring Michael Douglas (a masterclass in reaching the end of one’s tether)
- Songs: “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette
- Poetry: “The Waste Land” by T.S. Eliot (highly intellectual disillusion)
- TV Shows: Breaking Bad (Exasperation taken to criminal levels)
Quizzes! ✅❌
Inspirational Thought-Provoking Farewell: Remember, sometimes reaching the point of being “thoroughly disgusted” is just life’s way of encouraging you to make a change—maybe grow a few metaphorical gills and breathe differently!
With utmost linguistic passion,
L. O. Lexicon
