What’s the origin of the phrase ‘Have a Captain Cook’?
Rhyming slang. May be of Australian origin rather than true Cockney rhyming slang.
Meaning
Have a Captain Cook
The meaning of the phrase
Have a look.
Pronunciation
Examples of use
- Now madam, have a Captain Cook at these men and point out the one who attacked you.
UsageMostly Britain.
From the Phrase Finder idioms collection, written by Gary Martin.