boardinghouse reach
The term "boardinghouse reach" likely originates from communal dining situations in boardinghouses, where reaching across the table for food was common.
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Definition
B2Dining Etiquette
(informal)The act of stretching across a table to take food, often considered impolite.
Example
- He made a boardinghouse reach to grab the last piece of bread, ignoring the proper etiquette.
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