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   Early last century there was a blind beggar who, led by his dog, tried in vain to cross a busy London street. 3 An aggressive beggar has been slapped with his second anti-social behavior order.

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   Mar 6, 2014 · The Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms gives no history of this idiom (nor does the American Heritage Dictionary of American Idioms); there is consensus, though, that the idiom means to rob in an unusually deceitful or thorough way, e.g. He robbed the old couple blind while employed as a companion.

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   What does the noun beggar mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun beggar , two of which are labelled obsolete, and three of which are considered derogatory. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Begging (also known as panhandling) is the practice of imploring others to grant a favor, often a gift of money, with little or no expectation of reciprocation. A person doing such is called a beggar or panhandler. Beggars may operate in public places such as transport routes, urban parks, and markets.

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   Definitions of 'beggar'. 1. A beggar is someone who lives by asking people for money or food. [...] 2. If something beggars a person, country, or organization, it makes them very poor. [...] 3. See beggar belief/beggar description [...]

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   beggar. (begəʳ ) Word forms: beggars , beggaring , beggared. 1. countable noun. A beggar is someone who lives by asking people for money or food. 2. verb. If something beggars a person, country, or organization, it makes them very poor.

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   What does it mean to be a beggar?

   • Begging (also known as panhandling) is the practice of imploring others to grant a favor, often a gift of money, with little or no expectation of reciprocation. A person doing such is called a beggar or panhandler. Beggars may operate in public places such as transport routes, urban parks, and markets.

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   What is Internet begging?

   • A person doing such is called a beggar or panhandler. Beggars may operate in public places such as transport routes, urban parks, and markets. Besides money, they may also ask for food, drink, cigarettes or other small items. Internet begging is the modern practice of asking people to give money to others via the Internet, rather than in person.

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   What does “Blind Me” Mean?

   • Meaning: An exclamation of surprise. Origin: Likely a corruption of “Blind me!” or “God blind me!” Usage: “Blimey, that was a close call!” Meaning: Having a narrow or limited outlook. Origin: Refers to the blinkers used on horses to keep them seeing straight ahead only. Usage: “You have such a blinkered view of the situation.”

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   What does rob someone blind mean?

   • It is recorded at least from the mid-1900's but was likely in use before this. Blind, as it is used in these phrases, is thought to have come from its use in early 20th century student slang meaning 'completely, totally.' With that in mind, to rob someone blind means 'to take absolutely everything from someone.'

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   Is Belisarius a blind beggar?

   • A crippled beggar, miraculously cured, leaps up to help them. The fiction of Belisarius wandering as a blind beggar through the streets of Constantinople, which has been adopted by Marmontel in his Belisaire, and by various painters and poets, is first heard of in the 10th century.

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   Where did the phrase steal you blind come from?

   • Scholars are uncertain as to the specific origins of this phrase and its partner, steal you blind (BrE). It is recorded at least from the mid-1900's but was likely in use before this. Blind, as it is used in these phrases, is thought to have come from its use in early 20th century student slang meaning 'completely, totally.'

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8. slangpedia.org › british-slang-glossaryBritish slang glossary | Slangpedia | The slang encycolopedia

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   Aug 9, 2023 · Here, we’ve handpicked the most quintessential UK slang terms, complete with their meanings, origins, and illustrative examples. Whether you’re a Brit at heart or a fascinated tourist, this guide will be your ticket to mastering the lingo of the land.