finishing school

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noun
  1. a private school, usually at the high school or junior college level, that teaches young women social graces and prepares them for life in society.

Origin of finishing school

1
First recorded in 1830–40

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finishing school

noun
  1. a private school for girls that prepares them for society by teaching social graces and accomplishments

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