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Meaning of Arthur Daley | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A person who is devious, who cheats people, and who often resorts to confidence tricks.

Examples

“2003 July 15, in news.bbc.co.uk Tories blast 'Arthur Daley' Blair Tony Blair and Gordon Brown are the Arthur Daleys of British politics, according to the Conservative leader.”

“He was a bit of a ducker and diver, an Arthur Daley type ⟳ who sold stuff out of the back of his Volvo, like ⟳ tracksuits, alcohol and cigarettes.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

Arthur River Arthur's Pass Arthuret Arthurian Arthuriana Arthurianism

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