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lemon
/ˈlɛmən/
When referring to the fruit, "lemon" is a countable noun. You can have one lemon or several lemons. In the context of a defective product (like a car), "lemon" is used as an informal slang term. It describes something that seems fine at first but fails quickly after purchase. When used to describe a color, it acts as an adjective or a noun describing a specific shade of bright yellow.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, David is in his car in the office parking lot.
David Smith
My new company car just broke down again. I think I got a total lemon.
Brian
Sucks for you. Did you try restarting it?
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David uses 'lemon' as an idiom for a defective vehicle. Brian responds with his signature grumpy, dismissive IT mindset by suggesting a 'restart' for a mechanical car failure.