Moutarde

Fr. means literally mustard. The word, however, is frequently used by the French in a figurative sense, viz. S’amuser à la moutarde. To be usele ly employed, or busy about nothing. It is likewise used to expre impatience: La moutarde lui monte au nez, Fr. The mustard rises in his nose, that is, he grows restle and impatient. C’est de la Moutarde après diner , Fr. This expre ion is in general use among the French, and signifies, that a istance, . is brought when there is no longer need of it. When commi aries, . make up a lame account for monies received, it is common to say. Et le reste en moutarde.