Chinese fire drill
Chinese fire drill
noun Informal: Sometimes Offensive.
a state of chaotic, often clamorous disorder.
Origin:
‡ 1960–65
‡ 1960–65
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| Main Entry: | Chinese fire drill1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
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| Main Entry: | Chinese fire drill2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | any state of disorder or confusion |
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