would give a Jew's eye

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British Englishhistoricaldatedoffensive
- Dated and offensive expression meaning to be extremely reluctant to give or part with anything; to be stingy or parsimonious. The phrase is based on an antisemitic stereotype and is now considered unacceptable.

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