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Значение идиомы handle to one’s name
[handle to one’s name] {n. phr.}, {slang} A special title usedbefore your name.
Jim’s father has a handle to his name. He isMajor Watson.
Bob came back from the University with a handle tohis name and was called Dr. Jones.
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