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What does it mean?
Visiting Boston is seen as a foolish or nonsensical activity.
In plain terms
Boston is a place to avoid.
What can you take from it?
Use humor to express dislike.

Where it applies

  • casual conversation
  • jokes
  • travel planning

Putting it to work

  • use humor
  • avoid unnecessary travel

Questions to consider

  • What place do you jokingly avoid?

Another view

Boston has many cultural and historical merits.

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