English Explanatory Dictionary

X marks the spot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase

One will find what one is looking for under an obvious sign for it.

Pronunciation

En-au-X marks the spot.ogg

Word forms

X marks the spot

Etymology

From a traditional crosslike mark to indicate buried treasure.

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