‘ave off

‘ave off

av OFF av ɒf
Phrase

A spot of improvised good fortune.

Etymology & History

Scouse contraction of have off. Liverpool expression for lucky break or opportunistic win.

Word Details

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Region
Liverpool
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Era
1900s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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