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What does cufflinks mean? #1 (permalink) Sun Aug 24, 2008 17:30 pm   What does cufflinks mean?
 

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ESL/EFL Test #707 "English Slang Idioms (449)", question 5

"I have done more than my fair share. I am going to sit back on my ......... for a little bit and let some of these lazy guys do some of the work," Private McEwen said to Private Granzelli.

(a) laces
(b) heels
(c) cufflinks
(d) straps

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #707 "English Slang Idioms (449)", answer 5

"I have done more than my fair share. I am going to sit back on my heels for a little bit and let some of these lazy guys do some of the work," Private McEwen said to Private Granzelli.

Correct answer: (b) heels
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What does cufflinks means?

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What does cufflinks mean? #2 (permalink) Sun Aug 24, 2008 19:10 pm   What does cufflinks mean?
 

Hello Matrina,

Cuff links are a type of ornamental men's jewelry. They are used to hold the cuff of a shirt sleeve together, instead of a button. They're primarily used only in formal dress clothing, such as when wearing a tuxedo.

Here are some examples.





Here's a detail picture of how they may look.


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What does cufflinks mean? #3 (permalink) Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:30 am   What does cufflinks mean?
 

You also have many variations in cufflink designs like the One i am submitting is with thompsonlondon.com Collections.

Also image about it
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