Noun. A 'freeloader', a taker of things that are freely available, especially in the world of show business or music. Whole lettuces are ready to harvest when a firm heart has formed – cut through the stem leaving a stump about 2.5cm (1in) tall. This should re-sprout leaves to give you at least one, if not two, additional smaller harvests.

Adj. Starvin' (starving), hungry. Rhyming slang. Lee Marvin, an American film and television actor. Noun. A young man or boy. Often used as a term of endearment. Also as laddy. [Mainly Scottish use] {Informal} Noun. Flaired trousers/jeans. Rhyming slang on Lionel Blair's, meaning flairs. From the British dancer/entertainer, Lionel Blair. [1970s]

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France’s News 24 asked: “What do British Prime Minister Liz Truss’s political mandate and a head of wilted lettuce have in common, you might ask? They both have an expiry date.”

Lettuce seeds can be sown indoors or outdoors, in containers or in the ground, from spring through to autumn. Although lettuces are easy to grow, a few pests can cause problems. In particular, follow our tips on how to stop slugs and snails. Hot, dry weather can trigger premature flowering, which turns the leaves bitter. Keep lettuces well-watered and lightly shaded in summer, and re-sow regularly so you always have replacements on hand. Noun. Contemptible and despised person or persons, often with criminal leanings. E.g."I'm not going in that bar, it's full of low-life and I value my own life." Root aphids – can cause older plants to suddenly wilt and die. Grow new plants in fresh ground, covering with insect-proof mesh or fleece from June to August, or sow resistant varietiesThere is still lots of work to be done to get this slang thesaurus to give consistently good results, but I think it's at the stage where it could be useful to people, which is why I released it. Verb. To burden. E.g."What am I, a doctor? Don't lumber me with all your medical problems, go to the health centre." {Informal} Verb. To discard, throwaway. E.g."I'm going to lash those old boots, they're letting in water." [Merseyside use?] For spring harvests: sow a winter cultivar such as ‘Winter Density’ in September/October, either in an unheated greenhouse or in mild areas under cloches or in a cold frame.