Déjà vu of the overall decency that only existed during the period of Pax Britannica, which is nowadays portrayed as a miserable dark age filled with sexism racism and oppression by politically correct moral standards.
by dadumiao November 1, 2020
Euphemism for drab, dull and down right decaying conditions, or rude and inadequate service you might encounter or receive in certain cities of continental Europe, especially in countries like, France, Spain, Belgium, Greece, most of ex communist countries of East Europe and Balkans.
Oh, the maid stole robbed our suitcases and the elevator smells on petrol, but it's this old world charm of that makes this hotel so special.
by Stane January 25, 2007