glass onion
The term "glass onion" originates from a specific type of bottle developed in the 17th century and has evolved to include references in music, idiomatic expressions, and film.
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Definition
C1History
(historical)A large hand-blown glass bottle used on ships to store wine or brandy.
Example
- The ship's captain stored his finest wine in a glass onion.
B2Music
(popular culture)A song by The Beatles from their 1968 album, known for its surreal lyrics and references to other Beatles songs.
Example
- The Beatles' song 'Glass Onion' plays with the idea of hidden meanings.
C1Idiom
(informal, British slang)An expression used to describe overanalyzing or searching too hard for meaning in something.
Example
- You're turning this simple issue into a glass onion; it's not that complicated.
B2Film
(cinema)The title of the 2022 film 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,' symbolizing superficial complexity.
Example
- The movie 'Glass Onion' offers a critique of superficial complexity in its storytelling.
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