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the sold-out sting
noun phrase
/thuh-sohld-owt-sting/
Definition
A sudden, deflating disappointment discovered only after a lengthy wait, forcing a hurried second choice.
In use
“Got the sold-out sting tonight, last saveloy gone right as I got to the counter, ended up with a plain sausage.”
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Language
- Language form
- noun phrase
- Pronunciation
- /thuh-sohld-owt-sting/
Classification
- Life domain
- People & society
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