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Augean stables
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en
1.
Historical
Classical Greek
literary
classical
A reference to the legendary stables of King Augeas that had not been cleaned for many years, requiring Herculean effort to cleanse.
2.
British English
American English
General English
figurative
formal
A situation of extreme filth, corruption, or long-neglected disorder that requires a thorough, often difficult, cleansing or reform.
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