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grumbling appendix

British

noun

informal a condition in which the appendix causes intermittent pain but appendicitis has not developed

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“The gambling approach they take is, ‘If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.’”

From The Verge • Nov. 1, 2021

Though the rematch is not until Dec. 28, Romo was already wondering if such a gambling approach from the Redskins’ defense could be repeated with success.

From Washington Times • Oct. 28, 2014

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