cheese curtain
n.— «Mid November, behind the cheese curtain is not known for its balmy climes or great trail conditions, but this particular November day turned out to be dry, with a few peaks at blue sky.» —“BBRS Ride with the Bums” Bike Black Ribbon (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) Nov. 19, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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