spray and pray

spray and pray
 v. phr.β€” Β«The lavish promotional brochure promises “the Haute Parfumerie defies the contemporary notion of “spray and pray” to bring together the finest fragrance offerings within sumptuous, lavish surroundings. Roja’s personally trained experts will be on hand to help each customer find their signature fragrance.Β» β€”β€œScents and suitability” by Geraldine Bedell Observer (United Kingdom) Dec. 19, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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