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hole in the wall

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a hole in the wall (American)
a small, dark shop or restaurant. It's just a hole in the wall, but the food is good.
See also: hole, wall
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If it was something connected with a hole in the wall he would find the hole in the wall; but, as a matter of fact, he was unable to find the faintest crack in the wall.
The Man Who Knew Too Much by Chesterton, Gilbert K. View in context
This hole in her brother's study-door was indeed as well known to Mrs Bridget, and had been as frequently applied to by her, as the famous hole in the wall was by Thisbe of old.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
And besides, you can knock a hole in the wall at any time.
The Sea Wolf by London, Jack View in context
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