lay down one’s rag
n.— «As a gang member who “laid down his rag” two years ago, Ace also has a few thoughts on how gangs can be thwarted.» —“Ex-gang member says problem has infiltrated Anderson” by Charmaine Smith Independent-Mail (Anderson, S.C.) Sept. 24, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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