you could cut the atmosphere with a knife in English

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Etymology: The image is that the atmosphere is thick. Compare French à couper au couteau. Etymology templates: {{cog|fr|à couper au couteau}} French à couper au couteau Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} you could cut the atmosphere with a knife

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"you could cut the atmosphere with a knife" meaning in English

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