Fall off the back of a lorry meaning
What does the saying 'Fall off the back of a lorry' mean?
Idiom: Fall off the back of a lorry
Meaning:
If someone tries to sell you something that has fallen of the back of a lorry, they are trying to sell you stolen goods.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Transport & Travel |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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