jig

(redirected from jigs)
Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Medical, Financial, Acronyms, Encyclopedia.
Related to jigs: JEGS, Jigsaw puzzles

(one's) jig is up

One's plan or scheme has been discovered or thwarted; one's game, trick, or deception is at an end. A variant of the much more common phrase "the jig is up." Your jig is up, Senator Marten! Your tax evasion has been found out, and the police are here to escort you to prison. We were going to play a practical joke on David, but when he noticed our car parked out front, I knew that our jig was up.
See also: jig, up

between the jigs and the reels

That which happens among, despite, or because of great confusion, chaos, or disarray; between or because of one thing and another. Primarily heard in Ireland. I was resolved to leave work early that day, but then the boss called a last-minute meeting, the printer stopped working, and I got put on hold with a client for half an hour. So between the jigs and the reels, I ended up leaving an hour late! He drew loans from all over the country, using one to pay off the other. Between the jigs and the reels, he ended up owing more than millions to various banks and investors.
See also: and, between, jig, reel

goat's jig

obsolete Sexual intercourse. I think I overheard two of the servants doing the goat's jig last night!
See also: jig

in jig time

Very quickly or swiftly. Don't worry, we won't hand the project in late—we'll get it done in jig time.
See also: jig, time

jig (it)

To absent oneself or leave early (from school or work) when one would normally be required to be there; to play truant. Primarily heard in Australia. I was so restless and bored at work that I decided to just jig it after lunch without telling anyone. Hey, Jim and I are planning on jigging from school on Friday, do you want to come with us? That's the last time you jig class, mister! From now on, I'm dropping you to school every morning!
See also: jig

the jig is up

The plan or scheme has been discovered and/or thwarted; the game, trick, or deception is at an end. The jig is up, Smith! The police found your fingerprints all over the safe. We tried to smuggle a kitten into the house, but when mom saw me carrying a saucer of milk, I knew that the jig was up.
See also: jig, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2015 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

jig is up

See game is up.
See also: jig, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

game is up, the

Also, the jig is up. The trick or deception has been exposed. For example, When they took inventory they realized what was missing, and the game was up for the department head . This expression dates from the mid-1800s and uses up in the sense of "over" or "lost." The variant employs jig in the sense of "trickery," a usage dating from about 1600.
See also: game
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

the jig is up

AMERICAN, INFORMAL
If the jig is up, someone can no longer do something wrong or illegal because someone has found out about it. They had been taking money from residents, but they knew the jig was up when one of them contacted the police. Compare with the game is up.
See also: jig, up
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. © HarperCollins Publishers 2012

in jig time

extremely quickly; in a very short time. North American informal
See also: jig, time

the jig is up

the scheme or deception is revealed or foiled. North American informal
The sense of jig here dates from the late 16th century and means ‘jest’ or ‘trick’. The jig is over is recorded from the late 18th century in the USA and the usual modern version with up appeared only slightly later.
See also: jig, up
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017

jig

(dʒɪg)
tv. & in. to copulate [with] someone. (Usually objectionable.) She’s claiming they jigged twice.

the jig is up

phr. the game is ended; the scheme has been found out. Okay, you kids. The jig’s up!
See also: jig, up
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

in jig time

Informal
Very quickly; rapidly.
See also: jig, time
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
See also:
References in periodicals archive ?
The jigs and fixtures allow manufacturers to perform real-time part inspections right on the assembly line.
AN INSPECTOR'S GADGET
Pull 6 inches of serving material from the serving jig and lay 4 inches of it down the string over the served area, starting 1 3/4 inches from where the string loops around the upright.
BOWSTRING BUILDING 101
While jigging hasn't helped me ice a lot of pike, I have taken enough to allot one jig pole for just pike.
Ice fishing: with the right jigging techniques, you can bring in a fresh fillet tonight
"I started tying jigs six years ago," Ronnestrand says.
Sweet MARABOU Treats for BIG-TIME BRONZE
"I'll hold the jig skirt between my fingers and trim it just behind the bend of the hook," Iaconelli said.
Dress for Success: Advice from the pros on choosing and Customizing jigs
Two points on this mark are used for aligning the Wilson jig.
Modifying the hammer/sear jig for function testing: with a few springs and readily available parts, a stoning jig can be modified to allow the hammer and sear to function as they would inside the M1911 pistol, thus speeding up the smoothing process
The upper (sliding) swivel is used as the dropper line, with either a sinker or heavy leadhead jig affixed to 12 to 18 inches of light mono.
Sauger slam: rigs and presentation tricks for more spotfins now
Here are a few sources for pocket hole jigs, accessories and pocket hole screws.
Tight joints with pocket screws: this ingenious fastening system simplifies all types of wood joints. No fancy joints to cut, no clamps to install, no dowels or biscuits. Just drill and screw for a strong, tight joint
Most anglers choose 6.5- to 7-foot rods with fast actions (fast tips) to fish jigs. True, such rods handle jigs well, and I use them, too.
Getting the Big Bite
According to Benny, "Slow-pitch jigs trigger a reaction strike.
A Pitch for Slow-Pitch Jigging: Gear and techniques for triggering strikes in the water column
Each section of pipe, as split, makes two of the jigs, so while I was at it I conveniently made one for a fellow who also does gunsmith work.
Remington M700 Recoil Lug Alignment Jig: Using a special recoil lug alignment jig while installing a barrel on a Remington Model 700 rifle series receiver eliminates the guess work in proper barrel installation. Here's how to make and use one
With the right accessories, jigs and work aids, this versatile machine can be used for virtually any woodworking task, from smoothing surfaces and trimming edges to making joints and cutting grooves.
Routing: A Woodworker's Guide
If you choose to work the fast water below the dam at McHenry, be prepared to have enough jigs to last as long as you look for fish.
When it comes to lines and setup, give walleyes an option
The company's history reaches back to 2006 when Jake posed a question on AR15.coM regarding the need for a dimpling jig. A decade down the road BRD Engineering now offers dimple jigs (if you want to go the set-screw route) and drilling jigs for a wide variety of gas blocks--along with other products.
Doing A Jig: IF YOU WANT TO UPGRADE YOUR GAS BLOCK TO A PINNED MODEL, BRD ENGINEERING'S JIGS WILL HELP YOU GET THE JOB DONE
Idioms browser ?
Full browser ?