come upon the town

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. To become a prostitute; to turn to prostitution.
  2. To receive public charity; to have one's living supported by public funding.
  3. To make one's debut in town society; to become (known as) a man or woman about town.

Pronunciation

en-au-come upon the town.ogg

Word forms

come upon the town
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