The doctor explained to Jenkins that he had a serious ailment for which an operation was absolutely imperative.
The patient turned pale and asked, "Isn’t it very dangerous?"
"Yes," the doctor replied. "Five out of six who undergo this operation die, but as for you, you have nothing to worry about."
"Why not?" eagerly inquired the patient.
"Well, you’re sure to recover because my last five patients died," the doctor reassured him.
final n. Final match in a (esp. Football) competition.
- —n. - small bowl-shaped container for drinking from.
- a its contents. B = *cupful.
- cup-shaped thing.
- flavoured wine, cider, etc., usu. Chilled.
- cup-shaped trophy as a prize.
- one's fate or fortune (a bitter cup). —v. (-pp-) 1 form (esp. The hands) into the shape of a cup.
- take or hold as in a cup. one's cup of tea colloq. What interests or suits one. [medieval latin cuppa]
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