chocolate soldier

noun

a nonfighting soldier; a serviceman not assigned to combat duty.

Origin of chocolate soldier

First recorded in 1895–1900

Words Nearby chocolate soldier

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How to use chocolate soldier in a sentence

It takes a real man to make a true confession--a chocolate soldier will excuse or cloak his sin.
The Chocolate Soldier | C. T. Studd
Instead of the tippling trooper of former days we have "the chocolate soldier."
Creative Chemistry | Edwin E. Slosson
"The chocolate soldier" had given way to deep-muttered imprecations from the singer's room.
Love Stories | Mary Roberts Rinehart
Who has not been stirred to scorn and mirth at the very thought of a chocolate soldier!
The Chocolate Soldier | C. T. Studd
Mary had been to see "The chocolate soldier" again, and was very bored.
Captivity | M. Leonora Eyles

British Dictionary definitions for chocolate soldier

chocolate soldier

noun

informal a person who mistakenly believes that he or she is very powerful, important, or impressive

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