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单词 big E
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Definition of big E in English:

big E

noun
British informal
  • (With the) a personal rejection or rebuff, especially insensitively or unceremoniously conveyed; the abrupt breaking off of a (romantic) relationship; frequently in "to give (a person) the big E" = to give (a person) the elbow.

Origin

1970s. From big + the initial letter of elbow, after to give (a person) the elbow.

 
 

Definition of big E in US English:

big E

noun
British informal
  • (With the) a personal rejection or rebuff, especially insensitively or unceremoniously conveyed; the abrupt breaking off of a (romantic) relationship; frequently in "to give (a person) the big E" = to give (a person) the elbow.

Origin

1970s. From big + the initial letter of elbow, after to give (a person) the elbow.

 
 
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