| 单词 | to dip into one's purse, means |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto dip (deeply, etc.) into one's purse, means c. to dip (deeply, etc.) into one's purse, means, etc.: (figurative) to withdraw or expend a considerable sum, to trench upon means. ΚΠ 1825 M. M. Sherwood Lady of Manor (ed. 2) II. viii. 31 In early life he had dipped so deeply into his property, as obliged him to leave the country. 1884 Christian World 19 June 453/2 As new schools are built, Mr. Mundella must dip more deeply into the national purse. < as lemmas |
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