what did your last slave die of

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what did your last slave die of?

  1. (idiomatic, humorous) Used to indicate that someone is being unreasonably bossy and demanding.
    • 2005, Marian Keyes, Last Chance Saloon:
      The manager just couldn't get Lorcan to understand that if someone asked for a second cup of coffee, the correct response was 'Certainly, sir, coming right up,' and not 'What did your last slave die of?'
    • 2010, Luisa Plaja, Swapped by a Kiss, page 102:
      She's trying to meet my every need, waiting on me in ways that would make my mum bleat, 'What did your last slave die of?'
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