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| close one's eyes and think of England (Typically of a woman (specifically a wife), to endure unwanted or unpleasant sexual intercourse–as out of a sense of duty or obligation–by distracting oneself with more pleasant thoughts. Refers to alleged advice for wives in the 19th and early 20th centuries, placing unwanted sexual activity as the price of the security of marriage. Primarily heard in UK. КГА) | |||