Everyday expressions Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, August 23, 2010 · 23-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, August 23, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 23, 2010 · 23-Down · 6 letters
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an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
noun
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