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Meaning of there may be snow on the rooftop but there is fire in the furnace | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

An individual in advanced age, characterized by graying hair, may still possess ambition and vitality, especially sexual vitality.

humorous, often

CEFR level

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

See also

there must be something in the water there one has it there ought to be a law there oughta be a law there oughtta be a law there she blows

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