I was reading a novel when I came up with this one β do a porridgeβ and I want to know what does it mean.
I will be glad if you help me with it.
Hi,
Iβve never come across the expression βdoΒ a porridgeβ, but it looks very similar to the British slang expression βto do (your) porridgeβ. In this case,Β porridge means a prison sentence (because porridge is a cheap and simple food, often used for feeding prison inmates).
For example, if your friend was just sent to prison you might say to them:
βDonβt worry; just keep your head down and do your porridge, and youβll be free in no time.β
Hope this helps!
T