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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.
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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
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Word of the Day: topple
This word has appeared in 255 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: topple
This word has appeared in 255 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: topple
This word has appeared in 255 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
fall behind
If you have fallen behind other people, they have advanced faster than you and they are ahead of you.
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fall behind
If you have fallen behind other people, they have advanced faster than you and they are ahead of you.
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fall behind
Word of the Day
hanker
Definition: (verb) Desire strongly or persistently.
Synonyms: long, yearn.
Usage: There, my lady cousin; there stands the most undutiful child in the world; she hankers after a beggarly rascal, and won't marry one of the greatest matches in all England.
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hanker
Definition: (verb) Desire strongly or persistently.
Synonyms: long, yearn.
Usage: There, my lady cousin; there stands the most undutiful child in the world; she hankers after a beggarly rascal, and won't marry one of the greatest matches in all England.
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hanker
Definition, Synonyms, Translations of hanker by The Free Dictionary
Wordsmith.org: Today's Word
truckle
verb intr.: To act in a servile manner. verb tr.: To move or roll on small wheels. noun: 1. A low bed that slides under another bed. Also known as a truckle bed or a trundle bed. 2. A small wheel. 3. A small barrel-shaped cheese.
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truckle
verb intr.: To act in a servile manner. verb tr.: To move or roll on small wheels. noun: 1. A low bed that slides under another bed. Also known as a truckle bed or a trundle bed. 2. A small wheel. 3. A small barrel-shaped cheese.
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truckle
verb intr.: To act in a servile manner. verb tr.: To move or roll on small wheels. noun: 1. A low bed that slides under another bed. Also known as a truckle bed or a trundle bed. 2. A small wheel. 3. A small barrel-shaped cheese.
Idiom of the Day
not a peep from/out of (someone)
Not a single word or sound from someone. Watch the video
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not a peep from/out of (someone)
Not a single word or sound from someone. Watch the video
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not a peep from/out of (someone)
Definition of not a peep from/out of (someone) in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
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Word of the Day: wunderkind
This word has appeared in 90 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: wunderkind
This word has appeared in 90 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: wunderkind
This word has appeared in 90 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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harebrained
Definition: (adjective) Very foolish.
Synonyms: insane, mad.
Usage: She devised a harebrained scheme to get her money back, but it ended up landing her in jail.
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harebrained
Definition: (adjective) Very foolish.
Synonyms: insane, mad.
Usage: She devised a harebrained scheme to get her money back, but it ended up landing her in jail.
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harebrained
Definition, Synonyms, Translations of harebrained by The Free Dictionary
Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
stick at
If you stick at something, you continue to do it even if it's difficult or it's taking a long time.
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stick at
If you stick at something, you continue to do it even if it's difficult or it's taking a long time.
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stick at
Wordsmith.org: Today's Word
shellack
noun: 1. A resin secreted by the lac insect and purified for use in varnishes, paints, inks, sealing waxes, phonograph records, etc. 2. A phonograph record, especially a 78 rpm. 3. A severe defeat or beating. verb tr.: 1. To coat or treat with shellac. 2. To thrash soundly. 3. To defeat decisively, especially in a contest or game.
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shellack
noun: 1. A resin secreted by the lac insect and purified for use in varnishes, paints, inks, sealing waxes, phonograph records, etc. 2. A phonograph record, especially a 78 rpm. 3. A severe defeat or beating. verb tr.: 1. To coat or treat with shellac. 2. To thrash soundly. 3. To defeat decisively, especially in a contest or game.
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shellack
noun: 1. A resin secreted by the lac insect and purified for use in varnishes, paints, inks, sealing waxes, phonograph records, etc. 2. A phonograph record, especially a 78 rpm. 3. A severe defeat or beating. verb tr.: 1. To coat or treat with shellac. 2.…
Idiom of the Day
not have a penny to (one's) name
To be extremely poor; to have very little or no money to spend. Watch the video
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not have a penny to (one's) name
To be extremely poor; to have very little or no money to spend. Watch the video
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not have a penny to (one's) name
Definition of not have a penny to (one's) name in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
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Word of the Day: taciturn
This word has appeared in 34 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: taciturn
This word has appeared in 34 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: taciturn
This word has appeared in 34 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Word of the Day
buttonhole
Definition: (verb) Detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors.
Synonyms: lobby.
Usage: It is not easy to buttonhole her for an interview.
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buttonhole
Definition: (verb) Detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors.
Synonyms: lobby.
Usage: It is not easy to buttonhole her for an interview.
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buttonhole
Definition, Synonyms, Translations of buttonhole by The Free Dictionary
Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
jump in (1)
If people are talking and you jump in, you interrupt someone who's talking, or you say something without being asked to speak.
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jump in (1)
If people are talking and you jump in, you interrupt someone who's talking, or you say something without being asked to speak.
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jump in (1)