stem the rose
Examples
“You guys wasn't gettin’ paid to leave⟳ the dogs to babysit the sheep while you stemmed the rose. Now get⟳ the hell out of my trailer.”
“Are you stupid? You of course have⟳ stemmed the rose. Palate cleanser, indeed.”
“Stemming the rose by any other name⟳ would still gross me out.”
“Bruckheimer wasn't paying Gyllenhaal to let⟳ the anonymous henchmen babysit Persia so he could stem the rose.”
“Love⟳ who you want⟳ but y'all know⟳ stemming the rose ain't right and you'll have⟳ to answer⟳ for dat sheeet!”
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.
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