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lash
noun- an attempt; a try-out; a go AUSTRALIA, 1840
From the earlier sense (a fight; fighting). Often in such phrases as “have a lash at”, “give it a lash”, etc. - What do you reckon. We give ’em a lash? — Robert G. Barrett, Davo’s Little Something, p. 40, 1992
- an act of urination UK
- I’ve got to have a lash. Me back teeth are floating. — Garry Bushell, The Face, p. 81, 2001
▷ on the lash
enagaged in a hedonistic, alcohol-inspired quest for pleasure UK- ON THE LASH–BINGE DRINKING — Nick Brownlee, This Is Alcohol, p. 120, 2002
- We went out on the lash, as we say, and copper being coppers we celebrated. — Duncan MacLaughlin, The Filth, p. 187, 2002
- [A]n ingenious short video clip function: perfect for capturing those priceless moments in the office or out on the lash. — Rated, p. 54, June 2002
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