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Талон на обед. Выражение пришло из Америки в начале XX в. и обозначало документ, который давал возможность получать бесплатную пищу в общественной столовой для бедных. Современный английский синоним — luncheon voucher, который некоторые работодатели предоставляют своим младшим сотрудникам. Это выражение сейчас относится к любому щедрому человеку, готовому помочь менее удачливому в жизни.If Natasha does marry Ivan, she'll get a meal ticket for life! — Если Наташа выйдет замуж за Ивана, она будет обеспечена на всю жизнь.
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