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Schur, Norman W., Revised by Eugene Ehrlich. "all mod cons." Writer's Reference Center. Facts On File, Inc. Web. 18 Apr. 2025. <http://fofweb.infobase.com/wrc/Detail.aspx?iPin=BEAZ00061>.
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all mod cons

American English Equivalent
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Definition 
All modern conveniences. Originally used by real estate agents to describe any accommodation that has all the expected fixtures and fittings. Now used more widely, often in a jocular or ironic way. See also <amenities.

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