baker's dozen

ریشه

Originates from the practice of medieval English bakers giving an extra loaf when selling a dozen in order to avoid being penalized for selling short weight.

مثال

• He bought a baker's dozen of donuts for the office.
• The baker's dozen of roses looked beautiful in the vase.
• I always buy a baker's dozen when I go to the bakery.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Buy a baker's dozen Baker's dozen of Make a baker's dozen