Meaning of 'Rip van Winkle'
What does the saying 'Rip van Winkle' mean?
Idiom: Rip van Winkle
Meaning:
Rip van Winkle is a character in a story who slept for twenty years, so if someone is a Rip van Winkle, they are behind the times and out of touch with what's happening now.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Person's name |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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