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 Roaring Game (The).Roast. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Roaring Trade.
 
He drives a roaring trade. He does a great business; his employees are driven till all their wind is gone. Hence fast, quick. (See above.)   1
 


 Roaring Game (The).Roast. 

 
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