A colourful phrase by Lewis Cooper

Comments

Did one of these the other day, I know a few but thought I'd look some up. Most you can guess at the meaning, but this one floored me. Can't expect Fiona to translate all the time...this is said when you think someone's trousers are too short!! Brilliant. Apparently it stems from flags flown at half-mast when someone dies. (Don't worry, I won't be doing a mass of these.)

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Fri 03 Apr 08:35:35

The saying made me chuckle Lewis and an excellent drawing.

Posted by Denise Cat on Fri 03 Apr 08:44:46

What a complex phrase,with an interesting background Lewis. Great character and love the amazing expression.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Fri 03 Apr 08:46:26

Brilliant, great character, good start to a dull day.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Fri 03 Apr 09:11:51

Excellent character,and once again brilliantly drawn Lewis.

Posted by George Cutter on Fri 03 Apr 09:16:14

Superb artwork Lew .

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Fri 03 Apr 09:22:37

A marvellous interpretation Lewis and thanks for providing the answer!

Posted by Chris Scott on Fri 03 Apr 09:35:01

Such beautiful legs Lewis.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Fri 03 Apr 09:57:45

Great quote and a wonderful illustration

Posted by Heather Love on Fri 03 Apr 10:07:53

Fabulous drawing Lewis

Posted by Russell Edwards on Fri 03 Apr 13:57:29

Or it could be that Wullies dug is deid! Great drawing Lewis.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Fri 03 Apr 17:57:01

Great sketch 👌

Posted by Martin Norford on Fri 03 Apr 18:31:18

Great drawing Lewis.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Fri 03 Apr 20:02:32

Brilliant !!

Posted by valerie harper on Sat 04 Apr 07:03:29

Always inventive - I wonder what the origin of that phrase is?

Posted by Robert Jones, Napa on Sat 04 Apr 09:30:43

Lovely work Lewis, as always 🥰

Posted by Faye Patrick on Sat 04 Apr 13:04:16

Great expression, I'm glad you translated Lewis.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Sun 05 Apr 08:06:43

Brilliant 👏👏

Posted by Petra Palmeri on Sun 05 Apr 17:11:09

I am scratching my head about the Devon girl’s version of this, used when your petticoat is showing under the bottom of your dress. Was it Shirley’s dead? But yous is brilliant!

Posted by Linda Wilson on Sat 18 Apr 11:41:59

It has just come to me - “Charlie’s dead”.

Posted by Linda Wilson on Sat 18 Apr 11:43:26

Hang on Studio Wall

03/04/2026

3 likes

141 views

Pen and wash.

About the Artist

Lewis Cooper

Self taught. Love drawing. Like to make pictures up, without using reference pics, often in cartoon style. I do other pictures where I do use reference. I'm knocking on a bit, born in 1940 in Greenwich, London. Retired, and loving it.

View full profile

More by Lewis Cooper

In This Section

A colourful phrase by Lewis Cooper

Comments

About the Artist

Lewis Cooper

More by Lewis Cooper

Sections

Information