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Cheddar Curtain

Cheddar Curtain
 n.— «Lift the cheddar curtain. The Wisconsin State Fair celebrates its 100th year in its current location at State Fair Park in West Allis, Wis., through Aug. 16.» —“The Mix” Chicago Sun-Times Aug. 7, 1992. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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