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finishing school
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fin·ish·ing school (fn-shng)
n.
A private girls' school that stresses training in cultural subjects and social activities.

finishing school
n
(Social Science / Education) a private school for girls that prepares them for society by teaching social graces and accomplishments
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Noun1.finishing school - a private school for girls that emphasizes training in cultural and social activities
school - an educational institution; "the school was founded in 1900"
Translations
finishing school [ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋˌskuːl] nscuola privata di perfezionamento (per signorine)


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