Houdini
noun/huːˈdiːni/
/huːˈdiːni/
- a person or an animal that is very good at escapingMore Like This Expressions with people’s namesExpressions with people’s namessee also Harry HoudiniWord OriginFrom Harry Houdini, a famous performer in the US who escaped from ropes, chains, boxes, etc.
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