That term of abuse, comparing an opponent to a deceased baa-lamb, was most famously used by that old bruiser Denis Healey against his mild Tory adversary Geoffrey Howe. |
A lamb tagine had equally well-stewed baa-lamb in a proper, hold-back-the-winter-days sauce served on a bed of couscous. |
I'll have tea towel, dressing gown, false beard, toy baa-lamb under one arm. |