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the British sidle
noun phrase
/thuh-brit-ish-side-ul/
Definition
A uniquely British sideways manoeuvre performed with unnecessary apologies.
In use
“The British sidle should qualify as a national sport.”
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Language
- Language form
- noun phrase
- Pronunciation
- /thuh-brit-ish-side-ul/
Classification
- Life domain
- People & society
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