Saturday-night special
(US, obsolete) A seasonal (usually October to December) sale on Saturday evening.
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(US, obsolete) A seasonal (usually October to December) sale on Saturday evening.
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(US, historical) An overnight weekend train.
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(US) An inexpensive, easily obtained handgun.
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