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granny dumping

idiom

The abandonment of an elderly relative in a public place, e.g. a hospital.


Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    book dumping

    The practice of donating old used books that burden rather than assist communities.

  2. 02

    homeless dumping

    The practice of hospital employees or emergency workers releasing homeless patients on the streets instead of placing them into the custody of a relative or shelter or retaining them in a hospital where they may require expensive medical care.

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