X marks the spot

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From a traditional crosslike mark to indicate buried treasure.

Pronunciation[edit]

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Phrase[edit]

X marks the spot

  1. (idiomatic) One will find what one is looking for under an obvious sign for it.
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