Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apples-and-pears
phrase
/ˈæp.əlz ənd pɪəz/
Definition
A Cockney rhyming slang term for ‘stairs’.
Examples
- I’m going up the apples and pears to grab some things from my bedroom.
- Be careful on the apples and pears, they’re a bit slippery!
Meaning
The phrase is used by Londoners, particularly in the East End, to refer to stairs, often in a casual or humorous context.
Synonyms
- stairs
- staircase
- steps
