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Idiom of the Day
mess of pottage
Something of little, trivial, or no value but which appears to be attractive or valuable on first reckoning. An allusion to Esau in Genesis 25:29–32, who sells to Jacob his birthright to his family's estate for a bowl of lentil stew (pottage). Watch the video
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mess of pottage
Something of little, trivial, or no value but which appears to be attractive or valuable on first reckoning. An allusion to Esau in Genesis 25:29–32, who sells to Jacob his birthright to his family's estate for a bowl of lentil stew (pottage). Watch the video
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mess of pottage
Definition of mess of pottage in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
ease off
If something eases off, it becomes weaker or less powerful.
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ease off
If something eases off, it becomes weaker or less powerful.
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Word of the Day
subside
Definition: (verb) Wear off or die down.
Synonyms: lessen.
Usage: The doctor told me that the pain should subside during the night and that I should feel much better by morning.
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subside
Definition: (verb) Wear off or die down.
Synonyms: lessen.
Usage: The doctor told me that the pain should subside during the night and that I should feel much better by morning.
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subside
Definition, Synonyms, Translations of subside by The Free Dictionary
Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
veejay | VJ
a presenter of music videos, usually on television
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veejay | VJ
a presenter of music videos, usually on television
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Wordsmith.org: Today's Word
Aaron's rod
noun: 1. A powerful force that overcomes others around it. 2. Any of various plants with tall, flowering stems, like goldenrod or mullein. 3. An architectural molding featuring a snake motif, sometimes with vines and leaves.
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Aaron's rod
noun: 1. A powerful force that overcomes others around it. 2. Any of various plants with tall, flowering stems, like goldenrod or mullein. 3. An architectural molding featuring a snake motif, sometimes with vines and leaves.
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Aaron's rod
noun: 1. A powerful force that overcomes others around it. 2. Any of various plants with tall, flowering stems, like goldenrod or mullein. 3. An architectural molding featuring a snake motif, sometimes with vines and leaves.
Idiom of the Day
have a mind like a sieve
To be exceptionally forgetful or absentminded. Watch the video
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have a mind like a sieve
To be exceptionally forgetful or absentminded. Watch the video
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have a mind like a sieve
Definition of have a mind like a sieve in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
vie for
If you vie for something, you compete with others to get it.
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vie for
If you vie for something, you compete with others to get it.
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Word of the Day
tailing
Definition: (noun) The act of following someone secretly.
Synonyms: shadowing.
Usage: The constant tailing of my husband by private eyes has caused him to become paranoid.
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tailing
Definition: (noun) The act of following someone secretly.
Synonyms: shadowing.
Usage: The constant tailing of my husband by private eyes has caused him to become paranoid.
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tailing
Definition, Synonyms, Translations of tailing by The Free Dictionary
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chef's kiss
noun: 1. A gesture made by kissing one's fingertip(s) and thumb and spreading them outward. 2. Something or someone considered excellent or perfect.
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chef's kiss
noun: 1. A gesture made by kissing one's fingertip(s) and thumb and spreading them outward. 2. Something or someone considered excellent or perfect.
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chef's kiss
noun: 1. A gesture made by kissing one's fingertip(s) and thumb and spreading them outward. 2. Something or someone considered excellent or perfect.
Idiom of the Day
mind the gap
An audio or visual instruction used in the UK and Ireland to be careful stepping over the space between a train's carriage and the platform when boarding or disembarking. Primarily heard in UK, Ireland. Watch the video
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mind the gap
An audio or visual instruction used in the UK and Ireland to be careful stepping over the space between a train's carriage and the platform when boarding or disembarking. Primarily heard in UK, Ireland. Watch the video
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mind the gap
Definition of mind the gap in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
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keep out of
If you keep out of something, you don't get involved in it.
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keep out of
If you keep out of something, you don't get involved in it.
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Word of the Day
deplete
Definition: (verb) Use up (resources or materials).
Synonyms: wipe out, eat up, exhaust, run through, consume.
Usage: We must limit our use of substances that deplete the ozone layer or we will do irreparable harm to our planet.
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deplete
Definition: (verb) Use up (resources or materials).
Synonyms: wipe out, eat up, exhaust, run through, consume.
Usage: We must limit our use of substances that deplete the ozone layer or we will do irreparable harm to our planet.
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deplete
Definition, Synonyms, Translations of deplete by The Free Dictionary
Word of the Day
Word of the Day: besmirch
This word has appeared in 18 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: besmirch
This word has appeared in 18 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: besmirch
This word has appeared in 18 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?