General
cobbles
What does cobbles mean?
The street or road, from old cobbled surfaces; also evokes the Coronation Street setting.
"Everyone was out on the cobbles for the street party."
Origin
Northern English; from cobbled streets of industrial towns.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'the cobbles' mean?
It refers to the street or road, from the old cobblestone surfaces of industrial towns.
Why do people say 'on the cobbles'?
It means out in the street; it also evokes the setting of Coronation Street.
Where is 'cobbles' used this way?
It's Northern English, tied to the cobbled streets of industrial towns.
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