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Ingre's Violin

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Refers to the French neoclassical artist Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, who while famous for his paintings was also incredibly talented though less well known for his skill on the violin.

The phrase refers to a person who is known for one talent but is so exceptional at another unrelated talent they could be equally well know for the second if not for the first.
Everyone knows joe is a great baseball player but his work as a photographer is a bit of an Ingre's Violin.
by anderama June 12, 2011
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sam ingle

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sam ingle is a top guy not a racist but has said the n word once
by whataguy.co.uk August 1, 2020
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The man who jingles other people
the GOAT of basketball
greatest 3 point shooter ever
Uh oh, you just got jingled!
You just punched me in the face? You're gonna get jingled by Joe Ingles!
You know Joe Ingles? He's such a good basketball player!
by get_jingled_69 September 27, 2019
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It is spanish for "I don't speak English" and happens to be the best excuse for getting out of everything and anything. It can be used to get out of nearly every awkward situation. The concept is further explained and demonstrated in the song "No Hablo Ingles" by Bowling For Soup.
Annoying Untrustworthy Friend: "Will you lend me ten quid"

Sensible Reply: "No hablo Ingles!!"
by Rainbow x February 15, 2010
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Colegio Ingles is the best school in Monterrey, Mexico. All of their students are very happy on this school. It is the richest school ever. The students that attend this school are all spoiled and are a piece of shit. Everyone pretends to be so nice when in reality they backstab each other.
Boy 1: That girl really backstabbed her friend

Boy 2: I bet she is from Colegio Ingles
by mexicanschools October 24, 2019
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ingléspañol

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no puedo hablar inglés bien. entonces hablo ingléspañol con los americanos
by nerm November 16, 2004
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the perfect excuse out of any given situation.
random guy walks up to you and says, " hey do you know how to get to this resturant?"

you reply, "no hablo ingles." and walk away.
by donde estas tu pantalones??? February 4, 2010
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