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the Lake

Phrase

Meaning
Lake Michigan (when said in Chicago).
Type
Phrase
Used in
Chicago, Illinois

What does “the Lake” mean

Chicagoans use "the lake" with the definite article to mean Lake Michigan specifically. Used for directions: "go east toward the lake."

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