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Meaning of must have killed a Chinaman | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

A jocular explanation for bad luck.

Australia, dated, offensive

Examples

“It appeared as though someone in the Battalion must have killed a Chinaman, as the weather continued rough and stormy, with strong wind.”

CEFR level

C2

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

See also

mustn't grumble muta- my back teeth are floating my blood type is ... my body is ready my body, my choice