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I want to know the definition of " to tig and mig off " .
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I want to know the definition of " to tig and mig off " .
Dear 410:

Could you provide more context? I only know tig and mig as types of welding.
tig = tungsten inert gas
mig = metal inert gas

Where did you see/hear this?

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I've never heard of it, but it sounds like rhyming slang. Frig off?
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