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spoon bowl

idiom

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"


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  1. 01

    born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

    Born rich, or into a wealthy family.

  2. 02

    bowl a googly

    to surprise (someone); to introduce (to someone) something unexpected, underhand or requiring a quick reaction or correction.

  3. 03

    bowl of cherries

    An enjoyable experience.

  4. 04

    bowl over

    To overwhelm; to cause to fall to the ground.

  5. 05

    bowl up

    To pack the bowl of a pipe with smokable material.

  6. 06

    eat up with a spoon

    To accept (something) very eagerly.

  7. 07

    greasy spoon

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

  8. 08

    silver spoon

    Wealth passed down or inherited.

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