Press
Press noun - A built-in space for storage behind a door.
Rag
Mutual synonyms
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Both words in one sentence
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A common movie technique (especially in kidnappings) is to press a rag soaked in chloroform or diethyl ether to the mouth and nose, causing near-instantaneous blackout.
Source: Instant Sedation - In Chicago, Billy Flynn has three songsAll I Care About is Love, Press Conference Rag, and Razzle Dazzle that all relate to how he serves as an older Hyper-Competent Sidekick for Roxie (and, to a lesser extent, Velma).
Source: Sidekick Song -
Morality Ballad: "Press Conference Rag" poses as—and satirizes—this to sell Roxie's image as reformed sinner.Roxie/Billy: Stay away from jazz and liquor And the men who play for fun That's the thought that came upon me When we both reached for the gun!
Source: Film / Chicago
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