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run a banker

phrasedated

Meaning

Of a river or creek, to be flowing full to the top of its banks; in flood. Dated.

Example

After three days of rain the creek was running a banker.

Origin

From 'banker', a river full to the top of its banks.

Variants

running a banker

billabong

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