Word of the Day
hard-pressed
Definition: (adjective) Facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty.
Synonyms: distressed, hard put, in a bad way.
Usage: Hard-pressed consumers are spending less on luxuries.
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hard-pressed
Definition: (adjective) Facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty.
Synonyms: distressed, hard put, in a bad way.
Usage: Hard-pressed consumers are spending less on luxuries.
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hard-pressed
Definition, Synonyms, Translations of hard-pressed by The Free Dictionary
Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
hold against
to dislike somebody, or be angry with them, because you blame them for something bad that happened in the past
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hold against
to dislike somebody, or be angry with them, because you blame them for something bad that happened in the past
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hold against
Idiom of the Day
be put out of business
To be caused or forced to cease carrying on commercial trading or transactions. Watch the video
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be put out of business
To be caused or forced to cease carrying on commercial trading or transactions. Watch the video
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be put out of business
Definition of be put out of business in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
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Word of the Day: hackneyed
This word has appeared in 20 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: hackneyed
This word has appeared in 20 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: hackneyed
This word has appeared in 20 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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innumerate
innumerate: adjective: Marked by ignorance of mathematical concepts. noun: A person who is unable to count or do simple mathematics.
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innumerate
innumerate: adjective: Marked by ignorance of mathematical concepts. noun: A person who is unable to count or do simple mathematics.
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innumerate
innumerate: adjective: Marked by ignorance of mathematical concepts. noun: A person who is unable to count or do simple mathematics.
Word of the Day
curare
Definition: (noun) A toxic alkaloid found in certain tropical South American trees that is a powerful relaxant for striated muscles.
Synonyms: tubocurarine.
Usage: The arrow was usually tipped with a poison, such as curare, which would stun or kill the struck prey.
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curare
Definition: (noun) A toxic alkaloid found in certain tropical South American trees that is a powerful relaxant for striated muscles.
Synonyms: tubocurarine.
Usage: The arrow was usually tipped with a poison, such as curare, which would stun or kill the struck prey.
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curare
Definition, Synonyms, Translations of curare by The Free Dictionary
Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
make over (2)
to make someone or something look better
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make over (2)
to make someone or something look better
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make over (2)
Idiom of the Day
quake like a leaf
To tremble violently with fear or nervousness. Watch the video
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quake like a leaf
To tremble violently with fear or nervousness. Watch the video
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quake like a leaf
Definition of quake like a leaf in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
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Word of the Day: inedible
This word has appeared in 22 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: inedible
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Word of the Day: inedible
This word has appeared in 22 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
mount up
to gradually become larger or greater in amount
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mount up
to gradually become larger or greater in amount
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mount up
Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
You bet! | You betcha!
yes (as in a strong positive response to a suggestion or an offer)
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You bet! | You betcha!
yes (as in a strong positive response to a suggestion or an offer)
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You bet! | You betcha!
Word of the Day
comeuppance
Definition: (noun) A punishment or retribution that one deserves; one's just deserts.
Synonyms: deserts.
Usage: The central character is an evil man who gets his comeuppance in the end.
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comeuppance
Definition: (noun) A punishment or retribution that one deserves; one's just deserts.
Synonyms: deserts.
Usage: The central character is an evil man who gets his comeuppance in the end.
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comeuppance
Definition, Synonyms, Translations of comeuppance by The Free Dictionary
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Idiom of the Day
be running on fumes
To be continuing to operate with no or very little enthusiasm, energy, or resources left. Watch the video
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be running on fumes
To be continuing to operate with no or very little enthusiasm, energy, or resources left. Watch the video
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be running on fumes
Definition of be running on fumes in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
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Word of the Day: brouhaha
This word has appeared in 26 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: brouhaha
This word has appeared in 26 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: brouhaha
This word has appeared in 26 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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