pint pot
A 'pint pot' is a traditional container used primarily in the UK for serving beverages, especially beer.
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Definition
B2Dining and Drinking
(common, UK)A container, usually with a handle, that holds one pint of liquid, often used for serving beer.
Example
- He ordered a pint pot of ale at the pub.
- The bartender handed me a pint pot filled to the brim.
C1Idiomatic Expression
(idiomatic, informal)A phrase used to describe attempting to fit something too large into a space that is too small.
Example
- Trying to cram all those clothes into that tiny suitcase is like putting a quart into a pint pot.
Similar
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