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Fix-It-Shop

/ˈfɪks ɪt ʃɒp/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #15000 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    A business that specializes in repairing items, such as electronics, appliances, or vehicles.

    "I took my broken bicycle to the fix-it-shop down the street."
  2. 2

    A place where various items can be repaired or restored.

    "The local fix-it-shop offers services for everything from watches to furniture."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'fix-it-shop' combines the verb 'fix', derived from Old English 'fīxian', meaning to repair or mend, and 'shop', from Old English 'sceoppa', referring to a place of work or trade. The phrase has evolved in modern usage to denote a specific type of establishment focused on repairs.

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