ˈgum tree BrE AmE noun [countable]
1 . a tall tree which produces a strong-smelling oil that is used in medicine SYN eucalyptus
2 . be up a gum tree British English informal to be in a very difficult situation
ˈgum tree BrE AmE noun [countable]
1 . a tall tree which produces a strong-smelling oil that is used in medicine SYN eucalyptus
2 . be up a gum tree British English informal to be in a very difficult situation
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. Longman - Словарь современного английского языка. 2012