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See: SAFETY ISLAND.

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[safety island] or [safety zone] {n.} A raised area in a highway or road to be used only by people walking. * /John was half-way across the street when the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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How I wish that somewhere there existed an island for those who are wise and of goodwill! In such a place even I would be an ardent patriot. www.english-slang.com

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[snapshot] {n.} A small photograph, unlike a professional portrait. * /We took several snapshots of the scenery while driving around the island./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[come-on] {n.}, {slang} An attractive offer made to a naive person under false pretenses in order to gain monetary or other advantage. * /Joe uses a highly successful come-on when […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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