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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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hat trick
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Now used of any triple achievement, the phrase was first used in *cricket when a bowler took three wickets on three successive balls. This rare feat traditionally entitled him to a new hat at the expense of his club.
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