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tea and medals

noun

Etymology

Apparently originated in the 1989 British TV comedy series Blackadder Goes Forth: "Back home in time for tea and medals".

Definitions

  1. The rewards and relaxation that follow successful completion of an undertaking.

    • “Come on then guys, home to England for tea and medals.”
    • What happens is we wait till he goes home, fall in behind, tap him on the shoulder, pop him in a bag, home for tea and medals. Alright?

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