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hole-in-corner

 

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Adjective hole-in-corner has 1 sense
  1. hole-and-corner, hole-in-corner - relating to the peripheral and unimportant aspects of life; "a hole-and-corner life in some obscure community"- H.G.Wells
    Antonyms: significant, important (indirect, via insignificant)

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Hole-in-Corner

Description:

Hole-in-corner is an adjective used to describe something hidden, secret, or obscure. It refers to places, activities, or objects that are usually concealed or out of sight.

Senses and Usages:

1. Hidden or Secret:

When used in this sense, it implies the existence of something clandestine or unknown to most people.

Example Sentence 1: The detective discovered a hole-in-corner operation run by the notorious gang.

Example Sentence 2: The author unveils a hole-in-corner society in his latest novel.

2. Obscure or Out of Sight:

In this sense, it denotes something that is tucked away, concealed, or difficult to find.

Example Sentence 1: The antique shop was located in a hole-in-corner street, impossible to stumble upon unless you were actively looking for it.

Example Sentence 2: We stumbled upon a hole-in-corner café that had the most amazing pastries.

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