star in the east

English

Etymology

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Phrase

star in the east

  1. A discreet warning that one’s trouser fly is undone.
    Synonyms: your barn door is open, XYZ

Usage notes

  • Sometimes used alone, sometimes as "there's (or there is) a star in the east".

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