soup and fish

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Men's formal white tie dress. dated,slang,uncountable,usually
    — Not a thing, you notice, about Elmer showing up in the soup and fish—the women thought that was all right. May Wilson even said that he looked well in the outfit.

词形变化

soup and fishes plural soup-and-fish alternative

词源

From the first courses served at gala dinners, where formal dress is worn.
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