missing stair
idiomA member of a community who is widely but privately known within that community for abusiveness or other harmful behavior that has not been addressed.
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Apples and pears
[Cockney slang]stairs
To the Cockney, the phrase "steps and stairs" describes the idea of gradation. Every good costermonger has skill in displaying the front of his stall. The selected samples of fruit and vegetables are expertly graded in "steps and stairs". Apples and pears, when in season, are common on each barrow and, when polished, create an arresting display.
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come down in stair rods
To rain heavily in long streaks.
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not know what one is missing
To be missing out on something enjoyable.