SINCE 1828
al desko
adverb
\ al-ˈde-(ˌ)skō
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Definition of al desko
chiefly British, informal
: at one’s desk
It can be as simple as taking a lunch break—al fresco, not al desko. — Fiona Hamilton, Times (London), 14 Apr. 2009 … looks like the perfect place for those who like to eat their lunch al desko. — Natascha Mirosch, Courier Mail (Brisbane, Australia), 22 Apr. 2008
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