Off the schnide? snide? shnide? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Redlemon · 10-22-2003, 10:04 AM

I've heard commentators using the phrase "off the schnide" when a player is finally getting things correct again. What is the proper spelling, and what the heck is a schnide anyway?

mb99usa · 10-22-2003, 10:07 AM

Beats me.

What sport are you watching when you heard this phrase?

Redlemon · 10-22-2003, 10:21 AM

Professional football (US version, not soccer), although I think I've heard it with other sports as well.

Nimbletoe · 10-22-2003, 12:29 PM

hmmm, I watch a lot of sports and i've never heard said phrase used.

mb99usa · 10-22-2003, 12:40 PM

I spend almost all of every Sunday during the season watching football and do not recall hearing that phrase.

cas305 · 10-22-2003, 01:11 PM

Same here, watch alot of football and read alot of articles and I don't know what the snide you are talking about.

laconic1 · 10-22-2003, 01:22 PM

I had always spelled it schneid, but I just checked that spelling and about 5 others at www.m-w.com and none of them are in the dictionary. I have heard of it but I'll be damned if I know how to spell it.

The_Dude · 10-22-2003, 01:34 PM

I've never head it either

bond007 · 10-22-2003, 08:29 PM

crazybill5280 is right. the correct spelling is schneid. the phrase was derived from the word schneider, which means "to prevent (an opponent) from scoring a point in a game or match".

bonbonbox · 10-22-2003, 08:33 PM

Schnide : It comes from the German word meaning tailor, via Yiddish, and as you say is used in various card games to mean a clean sweep.

Ah yes, our beloved Schnide. The schnide is cruel and the schnide is
viscous. The schnide has no mercy and takes no prisoners. Once the schnide
grabs a hold of you, it's very hard to shake it loose.

I've also heard it used to mean "on the dole". Getting off the schnide, off the free cheese.

Hrothgar · 10-22-2003, 08:36 PM

I've heard the term the most in baseball when a player is getting his swing back and getting out of his slump he's "getting off the schnide" or however you spell it.

BonesCPA · 10-23-2003, 06:32 AM

I have heard it used most in hockey. I always attributed their use because of the "old fashioned" nature of the hockey mentality. In my experience, it has always represented someone or team that hasn't scored or won in a while.

bond007 · 10-23-2003, 10:25 AM

try this link to The Phrase Finder...

http://phrases.shu.ac.uk/cgi-bin/hts...ff+the+schneid

petergriffin24 · 10-23-2003, 10:27 AM

I too thought it was when the player was coming out of a slump or funk or what have you and started playing better he is "getting off the schneid"

Redlemon · 10-23-2003, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bond007
try this link to The Phrase Finder...

http://phrases.shu.ac.uk/cgi-bin/hts...ff+the+schneid

Very cool, gotta add that site to the bookmarks...

10-22-2003, 10:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	Off the schnide? snide? shnide? I've heard commentators using the phrase "off the schnide" when a player is finally getting things correct again. What is the proper spelling, and what the heck is a schnide anyway?

10-22-2003, 10:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
mb99usa Keep on rolling. It only hurts for a little while. Location: wherever I am	Beats me. What sport are you watching when you heard this phrase? __________________ So, what's your point? It's not an attitude, it's a way of life.

10-22-2003, 10:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	Professional football (US version, not soccer), although I think I've heard it with other sports as well. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

10-22-2003, 12:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nimbletoe Junkie Location: Michigan	hmmm, I watch a lot of sports and i've never heard said phrase used. __________________ Go Pistons!

10-22-2003, 12:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
mb99usa Keep on rolling. It only hurts for a little while. Location: wherever I am	I spend almost all of every Sunday during the season watching football and do not recall hearing that phrase. __________________ So, what's your point? It's not an attitude, it's a way of life.

10-22-2003, 01:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
cas305 Insane Location: Indiana	Same here, watch alot of football and read alot of articles and I don't know what the snide you are talking about.

10-22-2003, 01:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
laconic1 Junkie	I had always spelled it schneid, but I just checked that spelling and about 5 others at www.m-w.com and none of them are in the dictionary. I have heard of it but I'll be damned if I know how to spell it.

10-22-2003, 01:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	I've never head it either __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

10-22-2003, 08:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
bond007 Junkie Location: too far from Texas	crazybill5280 is right. the correct spelling is schneid. the phrase was derived from the word schneider, which means "to prevent (an opponent) from scoring a point in a game or match".

10-22-2003, 08:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
bonbonbox Banned	Schnide : It comes from the German word meaning tailor, via Yiddish, and as you say is used in various card games to mean a clean sweep. Ah yes, our beloved Schnide. The schnide is cruel and the schnide is viscous. The schnide has no mercy and takes no prisoners. Once the schnide grabs a hold of you, it's very hard to shake it loose. I've also heard it used to mean "on the dole". Getting off the schnide, off the free cheese. Last edited by bonbonbox; 10-22-2003 at 08:36 PM..

10-22-2003, 08:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hrothgar He's My Girl Location: The Champagne Douche	I've heard the term the most in baseball when a player is getting his swing back and getting out of his slump he's "getting off the schnide" or however you spell it. __________________ The fortunes of war favored Hrothgar.

10-23-2003, 06:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
BonesCPA No. It's not done yet. Location: sorta kinda phila	I have heard it used most in hockey. I always attributed their use because of the "old fashioned" nature of the hockey mentality. In my experience, it has always represented someone or team that hasn't scored or won in a while. __________________ Back into hibernation.

10-23-2003, 10:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
bond007 Junkie Location: too far from Texas	try this link to The Phrase Finder... http://phrases.shu.ac.uk/cgi-bin/hts...ff+the+schneid

10-23-2003, 10:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
petergriffin24 Insane	I too thought it was when the player was coming out of a slump or funk or what have you and started playing better he is "getting off the schneid"