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greasy spoon Fig. a cheap diner, where the silverware might not be too clean. The corner greasy spoon is always busy at lunchtime. See also: spoon a greasy spoon (informal) a small, cheap restaurant which mainly serves fried food of a low quality There's a greasy spoon on the corner of his street where he usually has breakfast. See also: spoon the greasy pole (British & Australian) the attempt to improve your position at work His ascent up the greasy pole of academic advancement was remarkably quick. See also: pole How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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