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hole–in–the–wall
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
hole–in–the–wall
(noun)
hole–in–the–wall
noun
plural
holes–in–the–wall
hole–in–the–wall
noun
plural
holes–in–the–wall
Britannica Dictionary definition of HOLE–IN–THE–WALL
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informal
1
chiefly US
:
a small place (such as a bar or restaurant) that is not fancy or expensive
We had dinner at some
hole-in-the-wall
downtown.
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