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    what does it mean to award a gong?

    Question #128536. Asked by aussiesalute. (Dec 21 12 11:05 PM)


    tritran5555

    		the chime of the bell for those who win an award

    Dec 21 12, 11:20 PM
    beergirllaura

    		There's also the gong from the American television program - awarded to particularly bad performers.


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gong_Show

    Dec 21 12, 11:25 PM
    romeomikegolf

    		A gong is UK military slang for a medal.

    Dec 22 12, 12:51 AM

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