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Agony aunt meaning

What does the saying 'Agony aunt' mean?

Idiom: Agony aunt

Meaning:

An agony aunt is a newspaper columnist who gives advice to people having problems, especially personal ones.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Profession, work or study | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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