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单词 patience game
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Definition of patience game in English:

patience game

noun
  • 1A game of patience.

  • 2Figurative an activity, procedure, etc., which requires one to wait patiently; a waiting game.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in ‘Cavendish’ (1831–1899), writer on card games (real name Henry Jones).

Definition of patience game in US English:

patience game

noun
  • 1A game of patience.

  • 2Figurative an activity, procedure, etc., which requires one to wait patiently; a waiting game.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in ‘Cavendish’ (1831–1899), writer on card games (real name Henry Jones).

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