If you’re confused about the Canadian expression “elbows up,” it means that someone should be ready for a fight and protect themselves. It’s often used in hockey. - ThreadSky

cdnresistance.bsky.social • 13 hours ago

If you’re confused about the Canadian expression “elbows up,” it means that someone should be ready for a fight and protect themselves. It’s often used in hockey.

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jackfost5.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Long live Ukraine

clairew78.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Also as in "sharpen those elbows"

kevinhallatt.bsky.social•11 hours ago

Wait that’s a Canadian expression? I thought that was a universally understood one.

handigirlgigi.bsky.social•55 minutes ago

It is. Coined by Gordie Howe, a great Canadian hockey player who is known as Mr. Hockey.

kevinhallatt.bsky.social•51 minutes ago

Oh sweet! There is a bridge being built in Windsor to Detroit named after him. A shame and bit ironic in hindsight. The Gordie Howe bridge was meant to connect Canada and America further.

handigirlgigi.bsky.social•49 minutes ago

Yes I know. I don't live that far away from Windsor. It is a shame, but as in the great words of Gordie Howe, elbows up!! 🇨🇦😉