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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


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