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dustbin lid/s

idiom
Slang Cockney rhyming slang · East London
Meaning

kid/s


Origin

Used when children have created a huge amount of mess.

Examples
SIMPLE

The dustbin lids are playing in the park.

CONTEXTUAL

I have to pick up the dustbin lids from school before I go to work.

COMPLEX

The tired father finally managed to get all his dustbin lids into bed after a long and noisy afternoon.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    dustbin Lid

    [Cockney slang]kid

  2. 02

    handle with kid gloves

    To treat (a person or a subject) very delicately or carefully, especially so as not to cause offense or controversy.

  3. 03

    kid around

    To engage in playful fun.

  4. 04

    new kid in town

    Synonym of new kid on the block.

  5. 05

    new kid on the block

    Someone or something new to an existing community.

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