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barber's sign

idiom

A standing pole and two wash-balls, historically used outside barber's shops.


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  1. 01

    Indian sign

    A curse causing loss of will power or persistent bad luck.

  2. 02

    sign in

    To sign one's name on a list when entering a place, to indicate one's arrival.

  3. 03

    sign of the times

    Something that is symbolic of an era.

  4. 04

    sign off

    To log off; to stop using a computer, radio, etc.; especially, to stop talking.

  5. 05

    sign on

    To log on; to start using a computer, radio, or other multicast device; to start talking.

  6. 06

    sign on the dotted line

    To formalize an agreement.

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