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frog and toad
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(Cockney rhyming slang) a road or street
Slang
What does "frog and toad" mean in Cockney rhyming slang?
The structure uses the rhyming pair "frog and toad" to stand for "road," following the typical Cockney pattern of replacing a word with a phrase that rhymes with it. It is used in Cockney rhyming slang (London, UK) to mean a road or street, often shortened to just "frog." People typically say "Get off the frog and toad" or "I live just down the frog." The term originated in early to mid 20th century London East End rhyming slang culture, and remains a classic, well known example.
Examples
He lives just down the frog and toad.



























