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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Letter Writing

Is it correct to say mere 'slip' of a girl or is a mere 'snip' of a girl said or have I got it completely wrong as a saying?

This saying came to my mind but of late I can't remember things and I just needed some kind soul to put me right. Thankyou. In anticipation of an early reply.
  

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From Oxford: Phrases a slip of a —— used to denote a small, slim person: you are little more than a slip of a girl

  • From Oxford: Phrases a slip of a —— used to denote a small, slim person: you are little more than a slip of a girl
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From Oxford:

Phrases



a slip of a ——



used to denote a small, slim person:you are little more than a slip of a girl

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