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annie oakley

/ˈæni ˈoʊkli/

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/ˈæni ˈoʊkli/slangamericanobsolete
  • ruСтарое сленговое выражение для бесплатного билета, пропуска или бесплатного входа, происходящее от имени знаменитой меткой стрелки Энни Оукли, чьё имя ассоциировалось с компостированными билетами, напоминавшими её пробитые мишени.

An old slang term for a free ticket, pass, or complimentary admission, originating from the famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley, whose name was associated with punched tickets that resembled her perforated targets.

  1. C2slangamerican

    A free ticket or pass, especially for a show or event. This slang term originated from the famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley, whose perforated targets resembled punched tickets.

    ruБесплатный билет или пропуск

    • The manager gave us an Annie Oakley for the concert tonight.
    • He won an Annie Oakley in the radio contest.
    • They handed out Annie Oakleys to the first fifty guests.