The police closed the house of ill fame.
house of ill fame
idiomA brothel
The townspeople were shocked to discover that the quiet building on the corner was actually a house of ill fame.
In the darker corners of the city, the detective searched for clues near the notorious house of ill fame where the suspects were last seen.
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15 minutes of fame
A very short time in the spotlight or brief flurry with fame, after which the person or subject involved is quickly forgotten.
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basket house
A cafe or similar establishment where musical performances are given and the performers are then paid with money placed in a basket by members of the audience.
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be taken ill
To become ill.
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bet the house
Synonym of bet the farm.
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bird of ill omen
A person who brings bad news.
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bottom the house
To clean a house from top to bottom; to clean a house extremely thoroughly.
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bring down the house
To garner enthusiastic or wild applause or laughter.
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claim to fame
That for which one has bragging rights; one’s reason for being well-known or famous.