lather vs take a strap to

lather

noun
  • A state of agitation. 

  • The foam made by rapidly stirring soap and water. 

  • Foam from profuse sweating, as of a horse. 

verb
  • To form lather or froth, as a horse does when profusely sweating. 

  • To cover with lather. 

  • To beat or whip. 

take a strap to

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