Idiom of the Day
great cry and little wool
A great deal of fuss, noise, fanfare, or protestation over something of little or no substance, importance, or relevance. Watch the video
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great cry and little wool
A great deal of fuss, noise, fanfare, or protestation over something of little or no substance, importance, or relevance. Watch the video
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great cry and little wool
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Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
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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keep out of
Word of the Day
egotist
Definition: (noun) A conceited and self-centered person.
Synonyms: swellhead.
Usage: Mr. Whittleworth is an insufferable egotist with delusions of omnipotence, but we tolerate him because he pays us well.
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egotist
Definition: (noun) A conceited and self-centered person.
Synonyms: swellhead.
Usage: Mr. Whittleworth is an insufferable egotist with delusions of omnipotence, but we tolerate him because he pays us well.
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egotist
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Idiom of the Day
have a nodding acquaintance (with someone or something)
To have a slight or precursory knowledge of someone or something. Watch the video
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have a nodding acquaintance (with someone or something)
To have a slight or precursory knowledge of someone or something. Watch the video
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have a nodding acquaintance (with someone or something)
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Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
hold up (1)
to cause a delay, or make someone or something later than expected
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hold up (1)
to cause a delay, or make someone or something later than expected
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hold up (1)
Word of the Day
transience
Definition: (noun) The attribute of being brief or fleeting.
Synonyms: brevity, briefness.
Usage: The superficiality and transience of the club scene is part of its appeal for young people.
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transience
Definition: (noun) The attribute of being brief or fleeting.
Synonyms: brevity, briefness.
Usage: The superficiality and transience of the club scene is part of its appeal for young people.
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transience
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Wordsmith.org: Today's Word
eddy
noun: 1. A current moving contrary to the main current, especially in a circular motion, in a fluid such as air or water. 2. A trend, fashion, or opinion that runs counter to the prevailing one. verb tr., intr.: To move or cause to move in a circular, countercurrent motion.
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eddy
noun: 1. A current moving contrary to the main current, especially in a circular motion, in a fluid such as air or water. 2. A trend, fashion, or opinion that runs counter to the prevailing one. verb tr., intr.: To move or cause to move in a circular, countercurrent motion.
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eddy
noun: 1. A current moving contrary to the main current, especially in a circular motion, in a fluid such as air or water. 2. A trend, fashion, or opinion that runs counter to the prevailing one. verb tr., intr.: To move or cause to move in a circular, countercurrent…
Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
honcho | head honcho
the boss, the person in charge
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honcho | head honcho
the boss, the person in charge
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honcho | head honcho
Idiom of the Day
nose into (something)
To investigate something; to try to find information about something, especially private, secret, or sensitive matters. Watch the video
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nose into (something)
To investigate something; to try to find information about something, especially private, secret, or sensitive matters. Watch the video
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nose into (something)
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Word of the Day
Word of the Day: ebullient
This word has appeared in 102 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: ebullient
This word has appeared in 102 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: ebullient
This word has appeared in 102 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
come off (2)
to result in the intended outcome
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come off (2)
to result in the intended outcome
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come off (2)
Word of the Day
gyrate
Definition: (verb) Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis.
Synonyms: spin, reel, whirl.
Usage: The airplane gyrated about in the sky in a most alarming fashion.
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gyrate
Definition: (verb) Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis.
Synonyms: spin, reel, whirl.
Usage: The airplane gyrated about in the sky in a most alarming fashion.
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gyrate
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Wordsmith.org: Today's Word
brandish
verb tr.: To hold or wave something (especially a weapon), in a threatening or triumphant manner. noun: The act of waving or displaying something in an ostentatious or boastful manner.
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brandish
verb tr.: To hold or wave something (especially a weapon), in a threatening or triumphant manner. noun: The act of waving or displaying something in an ostentatious or boastful manner.
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brandish
verb tr.: To hold or wave something (especially a weapon), in a threatening or triumphant manner. noun: The act of waving or displaying something in an ostentatious or boastful manner.
Idiom of the Day
the nosebleeds
A seating area very high up in a stadium or theater, as for a sporting event, musical performance, play, etc., which typically costs less money but has a restricted view. "Nosebleed" refers jocularly to the effects of extremely high altitudes on the body, which can often cause nasal hemorrhaging, among other symptoms. Watch the video
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the nosebleeds
A seating area very high up in a stadium or theater, as for a sporting event, musical performance, play, etc., which typically costs less money but has a restricted view. "Nosebleed" refers jocularly to the effects of extremely high altitudes on the body, which can often cause nasal hemorrhaging, among other symptoms. Watch the video
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the nosebleeds
Definition of the nosebleeds in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary