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two-time — (v.) to deceive, cheat, betray, 1924, perhaps from notion of to have two at a time. An earlier reference (1922) in a Kentucky criminal case and involves a double cross or betrayal, without a romance angle. Related: two timing (adj.); two timer … Etymology dictionary
two-time — two ,time verb transitive INFORMAL to be dishonest with your sexual partner by secretly having a relationship with another person at the same time: Are you sure he s not two timing you? ╾ two ,timer noun count … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
two-time — v [T] informal to have a secret relationship with someone who is not your regular partner ▪ He doesn t know Claire s been two timing him. >two timer n … Dictionary of contemporary English
two-time — 1. adjective that is or are what this adjective qualifies twice over two time winners of the World Cup 2. verb to be unfaithful to ones partner … Wiktionary
Two-Time Mama — Infobox Film name = Two Time Mama image size = caption = director = Fred Guiol producer = Hal Roach writer = narrator = starring = Oliver Hardy music = cinematography = Floyd Jackman editing = Leroy O. Lodwig distributor = released = 23 January,… … Wikipedia
two-time — {v.}, {slang} To go out with a second boy or girlfriend and keep it a secret from the first. * /Joan was two timing Jim with Fred./ * /Mary cried when she found that Joe was two timing her./ Compare: DOUBLE CROSS … Dictionary of American idioms
two-time — {v.}, {slang} To go out with a second boy or girlfriend and keep it a secret from the first. * /Joan was two timing Jim with Fred./ * /Mary cried when she found that Joe was two timing her./ Compare: DOUBLE CROSS … Dictionary of American idioms
two-time — v slang To go out with a second boy or girlfriend and keep it a secret from the first. Joan was two timing Jim with Fred. Mary cried when she found that Joe was two timing her. Compare: double cross … Словарь американских идиом
two-time — contemporaneously to have a sexual relationship with two people Literally, in slang, to cheat: Lonsdale... who is the latest escort of the gracious Princess Margaret, is reputed to be still two timing with his old flame. (Private Eye,… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
two-time — transitive verb Date: 1924 1. double cross 2. to betray (a spouse or lover) by secret lovemaking with another • two timer noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
