civvy street
(chiefly, Britain, military, _, slang) The condition or status of a civilian; civilian life.
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(chiefly, Britain, military, _, slang) The condition or status of a civilian; civilian life.
You might have been in Civvy Street / Instead of in the fight; / But it serves you right, / You shouldn't have joined [the navy], / It jolly well serves you right.
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