Box the fox

exp.

Heard in Dublin

To rob an orchard.

In use

I think I'll go and box the fox.

Posh English

I rather think I shall go and rob an orchard.

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  • Sick as a box frogsSame as 'sick as a small hospital', physically sick or just very disgusted at something…
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  • To ride the box offTo have sexual intercourse with a woman. The 'box' refers to the vagina.
  • SlogTo rob an orchard of its fruit. Used of raiding an orchard.
  • An de boxAn accordion.