play in Peoria
Definitions
To receive widespread acceptance among members of the general American public.
US, idiomatic
Examples
“We must constantly ask⟳ ourselves whether our analysis will play⟳ in Peoria.”
“Mr. Baker persuaded his boss that this pocketbook explanation of war aims, despite its negative reception with opinion leaders, would play⟳ in Peoria.”
“Will black-lace-trimmed purple panties play⟳ in Peoria? Why not? Cool is the common denominator of teens everywhere.”
“Cruz was not speaking of Jews. . . . He was talking about liberals and liberalism of the kind that never, ever plays in Peoria.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See also
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