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# a visit from the stork

phrase (idiom; old-fashioned)

«a visit from the stork» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, old-fashioned) the birth of a baby.

### In the lessons

From the old tale that storks bring babies; family talk and cards; all regions; now jokey.

### Examples

- They're expecting a visit from the stork.
- Card: «Congratulations on your visit from the stork!»
- Old story: «The stork visited the miller's house last night.»
- Children used to be told babies came with the stork.
- The stork is just a story — babies are born.
- Gossip: «I hear the Browns are getting a visit from the stork.»

### Note

Stands for «a birth». Comes from a story for children, not real. Sounds cute or old-fashioned.