"gruesome twosome" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: gruesome twosomes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} gruesome twosome (plural gruesome twosomes)
  1. (humorous, idiomatic) A pair of people who go together, such as two friends, siblings, a married couple, etc., especially if they are mischievous, cause trouble, don't get along well, or have an unpleasant appearance. Tags: humorous, idiomatic

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