taters in the mould

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taters in the mould (comparative more taters in the mould, superlative most taters in the mould)

  1. (Cockney rhyming slang) Cold.
    Synonym: taters
    • Lotus Rose, Dorothy vs. Alice: Lion Six Feet Under (Book 2)
      The Cat replies, “Well, you wouldn't expect me to appear on your side, would you? It's taters in the mould over there!” by which he means it's cold.
    • 2014, Sarah Beeson, The New Arrival: Part 2 of 3:
      During my tea round I was called away from my trolley by Bertie Lamptey, a car salesman who was in to have his kidney stones out that afternoon. 'Here, Nurse. I'm Taters in the Mould in here. Close that window would you,' he called out, []