off-the-peg

off-the-peg

[awf-thuh-peg, of-]
adjective British.

Origin:
1875–80

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off-the-peg
 
adj
(of clothing) ready to wear; not produced especially for the person buying

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Off-the-peg is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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