bolt to the bran: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  regional English (uncertain)dialectalrare
  • A rare or dialectal expression possibly meaning to rush toward coarse foodstuffs such as bran or, by extension, to eat hastily and without ceremony; usage is scarce and may be obscure or idiosyncratic.

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  • When the lunch bell rang, the children bolted to the bran, eager to eat as quickly as possible.

    Cuando sonó la campana del almuerzo, los niños corrieron hacia el salvado, ansiosos por comer lo más rápido posible.

  • After the race, the athletes bolted to the bran to grab a quick snack before the awards ceremony.

    Después de la carrera, los atletas se lanzaron al salvado para tomar un bocadillo rápido antes de la ceremonia de premios.

  • At the farm, the horses always bolt to the bran as soon as the feeder opens the gate.

    En la granja, los caballos siempre corren hacia el salvado tan pronto como el cuidador abre la puerta.

• 2.

  regional English (uncertain)dialectalarchival
  • An expression that may be a regional or archaic variant of other idioms; its precise meaning and provenance are uncertain and require corroboration from historical or local sources.

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  • Some old texts mention 'bolt to the bran,' but its exact meaning remains unclear and debated among scholars.

    Algunos textos antiguos mencionan 'lanzarse al salvado', pero su significado exacto sigue siendo incierto y debatido entre los eruditos.

  • The phrase 'bolt to the bran' appears in regional dialects, though its usage has largely faded over time.

    La frase 'lanzarse al salvado' aparece en dialectos regionales, aunque su uso ha desaparecido en gran medida con el tiempo.

  • Historical records show 'bolt to the bran' used in various contexts, but no definitive interpretation has been agreed upon.

    Los registros históricos muestran que 'lanzarse al salvado' se usaba en varios contextos, pero no se ha acordado una interpretación definitiva.