"gap it" meaning in All languages combined

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Verb [English]

Etymology: In allusion to the gap that separated Salisbury (Harare) from the border crossing point with South Africa at Beitbridge. Head templates: {{head|en|verb}} gap it
  1. (slang, historical) Of a white inhabitant of Rhodesia: to emigrate from the country during its transition to independence. Tags: historical, slang Synonyms: take the gap Related terms: chicken run
    Sense id: en-gap_it-en-verb-V-3wowVI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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