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Meaning of 'Rob the cradle'

What does the saying 'Rob the cradle' mean?

Idiom: Rob the cradle

Meaning:

To rob the cradle is to marry or have a relationship with someone much younger.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Children and babies | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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