a London particular

euphemism The thick, brown, sometimes lethal fog caused by air pollution in London, especially during the 19th and early 20th century. For many older citizens living London during that time, they could as easily be killed by a London particular as by an attack from a criminal.

a London particular

a dense fog formerly affecting London. dated

This expression is first recorded in Charles Dickens's Bleak House ( 1853 ).

词组	a London particular
释义	a London particular a London particular euphemism The thick, brown, sometimes lethal fog caused by air pollution in London, especially during the 19th and early 20th century. For many older citizens living London during that time, they could as easily be killed by a London particular as by an attack from a criminal. See also: London, particular Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a London particular a dense fog formerly affecting London. dated This expression is first recorded in Charles Dickens's Bleak House ( 1853 ). See also: London, particular Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: London maker bodily functions function complaint summer complaint summer complaint(s) between jobs between projects a visit from the stork
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