Idiom
army and navy
SlangCockney rhyming slang
Meaning
gravy
Examples
“Please pass the army and navy for my mashed potatoes.”
“The roast beef is quite dry, so I would appreciate some army and navy.”
“He poured a generous amount of army and navy over his meal, savoring the rich flavor that completed the dish.”
Examples
simple
“Please pass the army and navy for my mashed potatoes.”
contextual
“The roast beef is quite dry, so I would appreciate some army and navy.”
complex
“He poured a generous amount of army and navy over his meal, savoring the rich flavor that completed the dish.”
Origin
As gravy was plentiful at mealtimes in both services.
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