without coffee

A form of without tea and biscuits — Inquisitorial, severe.

Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. alternativeAlternative form of without tea and biscuits

    The army is apparently having Harry in for an interview without coffee, which is military-speak for a minor reprimand.

    2012 August 22, Emma G. Keller, “Time to strip Prince Harry of his title”, in The Guardian
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APA

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“without coffee.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/without%20coffee. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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