Peculiar expression Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, May 22, 2000 · 26-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, May 22, 2000.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 22, 2000 · 26-Down · 5 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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