come upon the town
(US) To receive public charity; to have one's living supported by public funding.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
(US) To receive public charity; to have one's living supported by public funding.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK
(US) To make one's debut in town society; to become (known as) a man or woman about town.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK
(UK, obsolete, euphemism) To become a prostitute; to turn to prostitution.
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