Idiom: Play gooseberry
Meaning:
A person who tags along with two people who are in a romantic relationship when they would rather be alone is playing gooseberry. The American English equivalent is "third wheel".
Country: British English
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Subject Area: Food |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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