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Colorful idioms used in English
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Colorful English!
Word or Phrase: Part of Speech: Idiom or General?: Usage? Restricted?
greengrocer noun general common
but used more in British English
than American English
No
Meaning:
a retail store or salesperson selling fresh fruits and vegetables
Example(s):
Would you stop by the greengrocer on your way home and pick up a head of lettuce and a bag of onions?

Note: Greengrocery is also a noun used to indicate such a store.