Chips
Rings
Rings noun - Gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises.
Both words in one sentence
- There are various methods, such as RFID chips, fingerprint scanners and magnetic rings that will prevent a weapon from firing if used by an unauthorised user.
Source: Operator Incompatibility - Hula Hoop (plastic hoop toy) oddly has two completely separate applications in the UK, as Hula Hoops are also the most popular variety of the snackfood known generically as "potato rings", in the potato crisps/chips market.
Source: Brand Name Takeover - In the Lord of the Rings parody Bored of the Rings, Boromir-analogue arrives at the Council of Orlon with a prophecy that states "You cash in your chips around page eighty-eight." It's off by a few pages.
Source: Oh, and X Dies
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