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in the family way (old-fashioned)
pregnant Have you heard that Jean's in the family way? See run in the familyin the family way also in a family way pregnant Have you heard that Jean's in the family way? Usage notes: used by people who think it is not polite to say pregnant, or for humorous effect, and sometimes used in the form put someone in the family way (to make someone pregnant): They plan to get married now that he's put her in the family way. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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