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Meaning of butcher's thumb | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A dishonest practice in which a butcher uses their thumb to add extra weight to a scale when weighing meat.

idiomatic

CEFR level

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

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