Fall off the back of a lorry Meaning in English
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Definition
This expression humorously suggests that something was stolen, without saying it directly. People use it when referring to goods that likely came from theft.
Usage & Nuances
British informal/slang. Usually about goods sold cheaply or suspiciously, implying they were stolen. In American English, 'fall off the back of a truck' is used. Often humorous, not to be used in formal/business contexts.
Example Sentences
These designer bags fell off the back of a lorry.
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He said the TVs fell off the back of a lorry.
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Those phones fell off the back of a lorry, apparently.
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I got these shoes really cheap—they fell off the back of a lorry, if you know what I mean.
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You didn’t ask where the watches fell off the back of a lorry, did you?
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Whenever something sounds too good to be true, it probably fell off the back of a lorry.
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