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cruisin' for a bruisin'

cruisin' for a bruisin' is the alternative form of cruising for a bruising.

Meaning of cruising for a bruising

Adjective

cruising for a bruising (not comparable)

  1. (informal) Following a course of action likely to result in injury or other trouble for oneself.
    • Navy should score once but the Mid-shipmen definitely are cruising for a bruising.1945 November 30, “Underdog, Undaunted Navy Ready for Army”, in The Independent Record, Helena, Montana

Questions about cruisin' for a bruisin'

What is cruisin' for a bruisin' the alternative form of?
Cruisin' for a bruisin' is the alternative form of cruising for a bruising.

Words near cruisin' for a bruisin' in the dictionary

  1. cruisie
  2. cruisier
  3. cruisies
  4. cruisiest
  5. cruisin'
  6. cruisin' for a bruisin'
  7. cruising
  8. cruising chute
  9. cruising chutes
  10. cruising for a bruising
  11. cruising lane

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