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greasy spoon

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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: greasy, spoon
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I'D LIKE to give praise to the local greasy spoon - Ramon's at Salisbury Road, Cardiff.
Beat the crunch at Ramon's; VIEWPOINTS by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)
After training many players went to a greasy spoon cafe just up the road and we would walk with them, our heroes.
Letter: Your Shout - RIP Johnny, a true gent by Birmingham Mail (England)
Bill keeps Vicki amused as they wend their way through the streets of London, pausing every now and again at the occasional greasy spoon caff to top up the fuel reserves.
Bill's keen to chip in; FIFTH GEAR MONDAY, FIVE, 8pm by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
 
 
 
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