turn-and-slip indicator

[ turn-uhn-slip ]

/ ˈtɜrn ənˈslɪp /

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noun

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Origin of turn-and-slip indicator

First recorded in 1950–55

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So far, all the players seemed to be willing to wait their turn.
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As this list shows, punishments typically run to a short-ish jail sentence and/or a moderately hefty fine.
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An ace comedic turn that, in lesser hands, would come off as one-note.
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