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London to a brick

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Extremely likely, virtually certain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, not-comparable

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Etymology

Short for London to a brick on, expressing notional odds where the entire city of London is bet against a worthless object. Compare a pound to a penny.