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paris 06

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What does this mean and what similar expressions are there?
Is "Have a corner on" an idiomatic expression?

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What does this mean and what similar expressions are there?
Is "Have a corner on" an idiomatic expression?

Yes, it is.
The phrase "have/get a corner on something" means "to be the only company, organization etc that has a particular product, ability, advantage etc."
Kodak has a corner on the film market.
 
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