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The meaning of "greasy spoon"
"
Greasy spoon
"
Meaning:
A small cheap cafe selling fried food.
Example:
We had been driving all night. A fried breakfast in a greasy spoon was just what I fancied.
Where did it originate?:
USA,
20th century.
Where is it used?:
Worldwide
.
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