| Phrase/Idiom | bodice-ripper |
|---|---|
| Definition | A novel, usually on a historical theme, with a plot that involves romantic passion between a vulnerable heroine and a rich, powerful male character, is called a bodice-ripper. |
| Example | The new novel is a bodice-ripper set in the Russian revolution. |
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