Agony aunt meaning
What does the saying 'Agony aunt' mean?
Idiom: Agony aunt
Meaning:
An agony aunt is a newspaper columnist who gives advice to people having problems, especially personal ones.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Profession, work or study |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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