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in the rattle

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Kept in confinement as a disciplinary measure.

UK, slang

Examples

“If you were in the rattle too often, you would be labeled a troublemaker. Once that happened, it was virtually impossible to get⟳ back into the Navy's good books, and the chances were high that they would find⟳ some way to get⟳ rid⟳ of you.”

CEFR level

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

in the raw in the rear with the gear in the red in the refrigerator in the reign of Queen Dick in the right

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