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White rabbit
01
someone who is late for getting somewhere and anxiously tries to get there
Humorous
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "white rabbit" and when to use it?
The idiom "white rabbit" originated from Lewis Carroll's novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," where the White Rabbit character is depicted as constantly worried about being late. It is often employed when describing or referring to individuals who are running behind schedule. It may also be used humorously or metaphorically to convey the feeling of being rushed or overwhelmed by deadlines or time constraints.
Examples
He's such a white rabbit, always rushing to catch his train.
She was a total white rabbit yesterday, sprinting to make it to the meeting on time.
white rabbit
01
used to bring good luck or to ward off bad luck, especially when said on the first day of a new month
Examples
White rabbit! May this month bring us all good luck and prosperity.
Do n't forget to say ' white rabbit' as soon as you wake up to ensure a lucky month ahead.
