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Meaning of Bo Derek | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A 30-year Treasury bond issued by the United States federal government in 1980.

US, slang

Examples

“If you're looking for a sexy investment opportunity, you might consider buying a Bo Derek. Nearly everybody knows the actress, the perfect “10” of the movies, but not too many people are familiar with the other “Bo Derek,” which; believe it or not, is a long-term U.S. Treasury bond that has had a siren appeal for sophisticated investors.”
““I wanted to ask you about those Telephone Bo Dereks,” he goes on. (Bo Dereks: bonds that mature in 2010.) “I refuse, absolutely refuse, to talk business at dinner,” she warns, waggling her finger at him and realizing (a beat too late) that she has just escalated the evening onto a personal level.”

CEFR level

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

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