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Old 21-Aug-2005, 00:40
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what's the meaning of " third wheel "

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An unwanted third person who prevents a couple from having privacy. Example: A couple is on a date. The girl has to bring her younger sister along. The young sister would be the third wheel.
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got it !

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In China, we call it " light bulb " ^^
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