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satin and silk

idiom
Slang Cockney rhyming slang · East London
Meaning

milk


Origin

Suggestive of its smoothness.

Examples
SIMPLE

I always add a splash of satin and silk to my morning tea.

CONTEXTUAL

The baker realized he was out of satin and silk, so he had to run to the corner shop before he could finish the cake.

COMPLEX

While the children preferred their cereal dry, their grandfather insisted that a bowl was never complete without a generous pour of cold satin and silk.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    cry over spilt milk

    To worry about unfortunate events which have already happened and which cannot be changed.

  2. 02

    dick milk

    Semen.

  3. 03

    milk drinker

    Someone who lacks experience or courage.

  4. 04

    milk of human kindness

    Compassion shown to other people.

  5. 05

    milk the clock

    To use as much time as one can in order to gain a benefit.

  6. 06

    spilt milk

    Something that cannot be undone.

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