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get one's shine box

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

Used as an insult.

idiomatic, slang

Examples

Make note of his stubby fingers and small hands – we all know what that means. When he responds with ever-increasing insults and shushing, tell him to go get his shinebox.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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