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Definition in British English

phrase

phrase
1

used for talking about people or things that often behave or surprise you in an unpleasant way

Example

Drivers have a nasty habit of cutting this corner.

Example

These schemes have a nasty habit of becoming too complicated.

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Definition  in British English