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a big girl's blouse (British & Australian, humorous)
a man or a boy who behaves in a way which other men think is how a woman would behave, especially if they show they are frightened of something. Come on you big girl's blouse, drink up and I'll get you another pint.
See also: big

a call girl

a woman who has sex with men for money, especially one who arranges her meetings by telephone. His ex-wife claimed that call girls had visited his apartment each week.
See also: call

a girl/man/person Friday

a person who does many different types of usually not very interesting work in an office. The ad said, 'Person Friday required for general office duties'.
See also: man, person

a glamour girl/puss (British & Australian, American & Australian)

a sexually attractive woman who is very interested in her clothes and appearance. His name was always linked to some glamor girl. I think she sees herself as a bit of a glamour puss with her high heels and her blonde hair.

a golden boy/girl

someone who is successful and admired. Henman is the golden boy of British tennis this season. (often + of)
See also: boy, golden

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