Mr Chips
/ˌmɪstə ˈtʃɪps/
/ˌmɪstər ˈtʃɪps/
- an expression sometimes used to refer to a male teacher, especially one who is loved by his students. It comes from the main character in the novel Goodbye Mr Chips by James Hilton.
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