fell off the back of a lorry
不合法获得的物品
口语·幽默暗示物品是赃物
英文释义
obtained illegally or through dishonest means; stolen or counterfeit
例句
He sold me a brand-new phone for half price, but it probably fell off the back of a lorry.
典故来源
源自英国俚语,字面意思是'从卡车后面掉下来',委婉暗示物品是偷来的或来路不正。