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greasy spoon

idiom

An inexpensive diner or other informal restaurant, especially one specializing in frying or grilling.


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  1. 01

    born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

    Born rich, or into a wealthy family.

  2. 02

    eat up with a spoon

    To accept (something) very eagerly.

  3. 03

    silver spoon

    Wealth passed down or inherited.

  4. 04

    spoon bowl

    A match between the last placed and second last placed team in an Australian sports league, derived from the fact that the team that finishes last is informally awarded the "wooden spoon"

  5. 05

    wooden spoon

    An ironic prize for finishing last in a competition.

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