Meaning
Whistle and flute
The meaning of the phrase
Suit.
Pronunciation
Examples of use
- That important interview is coming up next week. I think I ought to get a new whistle.
UsageMostly Britain.
From the Phrase Finder idioms collection, written by Gary Martin.
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