gutter press, the

gutter press, the
`gutter ,press, the noun
newspapers that contain a lot of shocking stories about crime, sex, and famous people. This word shows that you do not approve of these newspapers.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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  • gutter press — N SING: the N (disapproval) You can refer to newspapers and magazines which print mainly stories about sex and crime as the gutter press. [BRIT] The gutter press has held the royals up to ridicule. (in AM, use scandal sheets) …   English dictionary

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