strong enough to trot a mouse on

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Suggesting that the tea is dense enough for a mouse to walk across without sinking.

Adjective[edit]

strong enough to trot a mouse on (not comparable)

  1. (Ireland, humorous) Of tea: made very strong.

Usage notes[edit]

  • Other variants exist: strong enough to trot a mouse across; you could trot a mouse on it; etc.