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    Do we have this idiom in English? If yes, what's the meaning?
    It tastes like horse blanket.

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    Default Re: horse blanket

    It's not an idiom.

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    Default Re: horse blanket

    Thanks for your prompt answer.
    I've got a question. What's the word that describes the taste of an unripe persimmon?! It's not sour or sweet? What's that?

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    Default Re: horse blanket

    If a persimmon is a sharon fruit, it doesn't taste like a horse blanket.

    (Not that I've ever tasted horse blanket.)

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    Default Re: horse blanket

    Quote Originally Posted by English4everyone View Post
    What's the word that describes the taste of an unripe persimmon?
    Astringent
    Context is always important; labelling is rarely important.


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