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on a pair

Meaning

on a pair

(cricket) Describing the status of a batsman who has made a duck in the first innings, and is yet to score in the second.

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Examples

I never put on a pair of shoes until I've worn them at least five years. Samuel Goldwyn

My style is about making things last forever. When you're on a budget, it can be daunting to spend $300 on a pair of boots or a coat. But such basics are the building blocks from which your look is crafted. Nina Garcia

It's easier to put on a pair of shoes than to wrap the earth in leather. Chogyam Trungpa

When you're single and in your 20s, you throw on a pair of jeans and look fabulous. Sheena Easton

I understand that if I really need my hair to be nice, now I hire someone to do it, and I understand that putting on a pair of heels really makes a difference. Cynthia Nixon

I do recommend it for all girls, and boys, out there: put on a pair of fishnet stockings and find your inner sexiness! Nia Vardalos

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