on the cross

on the cross
   engaged in robbery as a prostitute
   It is the victim who is figuratively crucified, or N double-crossed:
    The hostile gaze of the decent did not prevent men and women 'on the cross' from constructing pecking orders. (R. Hughes, 1987)
   See also cross girl at cross.

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