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Meaning of ninjas cutting onions | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C1

Definitions

A lighthearted excuse for why one is crying.

humorous, slang

Examples

“Stupid invisible ninjas cutting onions while I'm watching Toy Story 3.”

“I felt tears in my eyes as I started to relax. Didn't that always happen? It was like if you slowed down, your emotions could catch up with you. ¶ “Upset?” Jacob asked, without taking his eyes off the road. ¶ “Ninjas cutting onions,” I replied, trying to make the light of it.”

CEFR level

C1

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

See also

Nippo- Nippono- nitro- nitroso- Nixon in China NK