throw salt on (one's) game slang To foil, thwart, or interfere with one's plan or ability to pursue sexual or romantic interactions with someone else. I was trying to put the moves on Jenny, but her cousin came in and started throwing salt on my game!
What is the origin of throwing salt over your shoulder?
"When you spill salt, toss some over your left shoulder to avoid bad luck." Around 3,500 B.C., the ancient Sumerians first took to nullifying the bad luck of spilled salt by throwing a pinch of it over their left shoulders. This ritual spread to the Egyptians, the Assyrians and later, the Greeks.19 Sept 2011
What does salt mean in slang?
If someone seems irritated or angry they might be described as being salty. The original meaning of this word is simply: containing salt, or tasting of salt. The definition that can also be found is the slang meaning of the word.
Is it bad luck to throw salt away?
If you spill salt, you'll get bad luck. To remedy your misfortune, throw salt over your left shoulder with your right hand to blind the devil and keep him from taking your soul.13 Sept 2013
Why is dropping salt bad luck?
The Germans believe that whoever spills salt arouses enmity, because it is thought to be the direct act of the devil, the peace disturber. The French throw a little spilled salt behind them in order to hit the devil in the eye, to temporarily prevent further mischief.
What do you do after throwing the salt?
Eating crackers, toast, baked chicken or fish, potatoes, noodles or rice are all good choices. Avoid spicy, salty or fatty foods, which might make you feel worse and irritate your recovering gastrointestinal tract. Sit up after eating rather than lying down.14 Dec 2020
What does it mean to throw the salt?
3. Spilling salt is bad luck. Throwing it is good luck. If you spill salt, prepare to be cast into eternal damnation or something like that. Fortunately, you can reverse this disastrously bad turn of fortune by simply throwing salt over your shoulder.