Puzzle #124 · October 3, 2025
high street
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Every day one two-word expression or compound word used in American English.
High street is to the Brits what main street is to the Americans.
Here the word ‘high’ means important, like high society. It is the primary and most important street through a town, where the principal business and shopping occurs.
Here the word ‘high’ means important, like high society. It is the primary and most important street through a town, where the principal business and shopping occurs.
Puzzle Appearances
The expression high street has appeared in 2 puzzles:
- Puzzle #124 on October 3, 2025
- Puzzle #248 on February 4, 2026
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