cook goose
Meaning: In big trouble
Usage: Used when someone makes a major mistake or is caught doing something wrong and faces imminent consequences.
"If Mom finds out you broke her favorite bowl, your goose stay cooked!"
"Brah, if boss catch you sleeping, cook goose!"
Origin: Colloquial idiom adopted in local Hawaii speech
What does "cook goose" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"cook goose" means "In big trouble" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Used when someone makes a major mistake or is caught doing something wrong and faces imminent consequences..
How do you pronounce "cook goose"?
"cook goose" is pronounced "kook goos". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "cook goose" in a sentence?
Example: "If Mom finds out you broke her favorite bowl, your goose stay cooked!"
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