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sweet pickle

/swiːt ˈpɪkəl/

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/swiːt ˈpɪkəl/slangobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее сленговое выражение, означающее очень трудную или неприятную ситуацию, аналогичное 'отличная каша' или 'хорошенькая передряга'. Редко используется в современном английском языке.

An old-fashioned slang expression meaning a very difficult or unpleasant situation, similar to 'a fine mess' or 'a pretty pickle'. It is rarely used in modern English.

  1. Preserved cucumber in sweet brineA2formal

    A cucumber that has been pickled in a brine containing sugar, giving it a sweet flavor.

    ruСладкий маринованный огурец

    • She added sweet pickles to the potato salad for extra flavor.
    • He prefers sweet pickles over dill pickles on his sandwich.
    • The jar of sweet pickles was a staple in their pantry.