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Ruby

idiom
Slang Cockney rhyming slang · East London
Meaning

curry


Origin

via Ruby Murray

Examples
SIMPLE

Let's go out for a ruby tonight.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long week at work, we decided to head to the local restaurant for a spicy ruby.

COMPLEX

Following the late-night cinema screening, the group wandered through the city streets in search of a traditional ruby to conclude their evening.

Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    curry favor

    To seek to gain favor by flattery or attention.

  2. 02

    give curry

    To direct abusive language at (someone) angrily.

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