on the stroll

on the stroll
   engaged in prostitution
   From the leisurely walk while seeking custom:
    Hello, Mayann. What in the world are you doing out on the stroll tonight? (L. Armstrong, 1955 — Mayann did not bother to explain)

How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. . 2014.

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