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sup with Sir Thomas Gresham

To go without food. Sir Thomas Gresham founded the Royal Exchange in London, which the poor often visited. A: "Why are you so hungry? Didn't you eat dinner?" B: "No, I got stuck in a meeting, so I supped with Sir Thomas Gresham."

See also: sir, sup, Thomas

He who sups with the devil should have a long spoon.

Prov. If you have dealings with dangerous people, you must be careful that they do not harm you. If you're going to hang out with that disreputable bunch of people, keep in mind that he who sups with the devil should have a long spoon.

See also: devil, have, he, long, should, spoon, sup, who

(T)sup?

(ˈ(t)səp)

interrog. What’s up?; What is happening?; What have you been doing? Hi! Tsup?

sup?

verb

See Tsup?