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cotton-picking

Translation
cotton-picking
1. noun

The season of cotton-picking commences in the latter part of July, and continues without intermission to the Christmas holidays.

a) Of little value, or for emphasis.
b) Describes a person who tends to become involved in matters outside of his area of concern.

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