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local colour

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local colour
n
the characteristic features or atmosphere of a place or time
Translations
local colour ncolore m locale


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Sheffield isn't very big and you can use up the local colour quite quickly.
He visited the Phil in 1911 to play his 2nd Piano Concerto and conduct his E minor symphony, but we read nothing to add local colour to his appearance.
This area has been carefully preserved and is bustling with shops, bars, restaurants and local colour.
 
 
 
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