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buy the rabbit

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To get the worst of a bargain.

UK, archaic, slang

Examples

“This is ruffian-like, by superiority of numbers to endeavor to make⟳ honest people buy⟳ the rabbit.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

buy the rack buy time buy to let buy up buy with one's ears buy wolf tickets

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