Dingbats

[Vicciann]

Any clue on today's dingbat? Looks like a halo above the word terror?
I'm thinking ring of terror? Any help welcome

[Robbieb0790]

I asked this earlier on today and someone said holy terror it was in my local paper the derby telegraph

[emmie]

seen answered as Holy Terror?

[elliemay1]

//a holy terror. A very troublesome, aggressive, or aggravating person; a person who is exasperatingly difficult in manner or behavior.//

[bobbinwales]

Holy terror sounds like something Batman woukld say and was the name of a book but its not a term thats heard often is it?
My thought was Ring of Terror which was a film.
Niether answer seems good enough tho- maybe we'er missing something

[elliemay1]

bobbin, see defn @ 18.52

[bobbinwales]

Thanks. Yes, saw that but its still a term that a never heard used

[bobbinwales]

Am thinking dingbats are usually common phrases arent they?

[elliemay1]

It's common enough in Ireland, bobbin

[bobbinwales]

Fair enough. Been trying for an answer involving saint but cant see one. Someone will hopefully confirm tomorrow

[Mamyalynne]

A phrase I grew up hearing, often when referring to unruly children.

[elliemay1]

//a holy terror
informal someone, especially a child, who causes problems for other people//

[cashier]

I heard it a lot when I was a child.

[Buenchico]

'Holy terror' is recognised by the OED
https://ibb.co/M5jv95r

as well as by Collins
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/holy-terror

and Merriam-Webster (among many others)
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holy%20terror

So it seems fine to me as answer here.

[mallyh]

i suggested holy terror as it looks like a hole (holy) above terror

[elliemay1]

Is it not because the halo indicates holiness ??

[emmie]

think its the most plausable.

[davebro]

I think the Spanish Inquisition was a Holy Terror!