Meaning of 'Tar baby'
What does the saying 'Tar baby' mean?
Idiom: Tar baby
Meaning:
A tar baby is a problem that gets worse when people try to sort it out.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Children and babies |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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