Meaning of bag of shells | Babel Free
Definitions
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bag, shell.
- A trifle.
Examples
“For an ordinary intellect, yes, but for me a mere bagatelle, or bag-of-shells, as the ancients have it.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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