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General Slang
I'll bring a bar
EYEL bring uh BAR · phrase · informal
Upper Midwest potluck offer to bring dessert bars.
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An offer to contribute homemade dessert bars (like lemon or seven-layer bars) to a potluck or gathering.
“You do the hotdish and I'll bring a bar.”
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I'll bring a bar In A Sentence
You do the hotdish and I'll bring a bar.
Origin & Usage
Upper Midwest potluck culture, where 'bars' are a dessert category.
People Also Ask
What does 'I'll bring a bar' mean?
It's an Upper Midwest way of offering to bring dessert bars to a potluck or gathering. 'Bars' there means a whole category of pan-baked desserts like lemon or seven-layer bars.
What is a 'bar' in Minnesota food terms?
A bar is a dessert baked in a sheet pan and cut into squares, such as lemon bars, seven-layer bars, or scotcheroos. It's a staple contribution at potlucks.
Where is this phrase used?
Mainly in Minnesota and the broader Upper Midwest, where potluck culture and 'bars' as a dessert category are well established.
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