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grey
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a grey area  (British & Australian) also a gray area (American)
a subject or problem that people do not know how to deal with because there are no clear rules The legal difference between negligence and recklessness is a bit of a grey area.
See also: area

grey matter  (British & Australian humorous) also gray matter (American humorous)

your intelligence It's an entertaining film but it doesn't exactly stimulate the old grey matter.
See also: matter

the men in grey suits

men in business or politics who have a lot of power and influence although the public does not see them or know about them As usual, it is the men in grey suits who will decide the future of the industry.
See also: men, suit


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