Idiom of the Day
not as black as (one) is painted
Not as evil, malicious, or malignant as one is described or believed to be. Watch the video
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not as black as (one) is painted
Not as evil, malicious, or malignant as one is described or believed to be. Watch the video
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not as black as (one) is painted
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Word of the Day
Word of the Day: pliable
This word has appeared in 42 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: pliable
This word has appeared in 42 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: pliable
This word has appeared in 42 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Word of the Day
shortsighted
Definition: (adjective) Lacking foresight or scope.
Synonyms: unforesightful, myopic, short.
Usage: The shortsighted board members derided the plan, which would cost the company money at the outset but could set it on track to earn billions in future years.
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shortsighted
Definition: (adjective) Lacking foresight or scope.
Synonyms: unforesightful, myopic, short.
Usage: The shortsighted board members derided the plan, which would cost the company money at the outset but could set it on track to earn billions in future years.
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shortsighted
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Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
fall in (1)
If a roof or a ceiling falls in, it falls to the floor because it's been weakened or damaged.
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fall in (1)
If a roof or a ceiling falls in, it falls to the floor because it's been weakened or damaged.
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fall in (1)
Idiom of the Day
not have (one's) heart in (something)
To not be emotionally invested or enthusiastic about something; to have no drive or will to do something. Watch the video
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not have (one's) heart in (something)
To not be emotionally invested or enthusiastic about something; to have no drive or will to do something. Watch the video
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not have (one's) heart in (something)
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wedgie | wedgy
The pulling of someone's pants up sharply from behind to wedge them in the crack of the buttocks.
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wedgie | wedgy
The pulling of someone's pants up sharply from behind to wedge them in the crack of the buttocks.
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wedgie | wedgy
Word of the Day
dissension
Definition: (noun) Disagreement among those expected to cooperate.
Synonyms: discord.
Usage: The sparks of dissension soon kindled into a blaze; and the colonies, or rather, as they quickly declared themselves, the States, became a scene of strife and bloodshed for years.
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dissension
Definition: (noun) Disagreement among those expected to cooperate.
Synonyms: discord.
Usage: The sparks of dissension soon kindled into a blaze; and the colonies, or rather, as they quickly declared themselves, the States, became a scene of strife and bloodshed for years.
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dissension
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juice up
to make something more exciting, more impressive, or more powerful
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juice up
to make something more exciting, more impressive, or more powerful
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juice up
Idiom of the Day
be not in Kansas anymore
To no longer be in a place that one knows or where one is comfortable; to be in a completely unfamiliar and/or discomfiting environment. A reference to The Wizard of Oz, in which Dorothy, upon arriving to Oz, says, "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." Watch the video
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be not in Kansas anymore
To no longer be in a place that one knows or where one is comfortable; to be in a completely unfamiliar and/or discomfiting environment. A reference to The Wizard of Oz, in which Dorothy, upon arriving to Oz, says, "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." Watch the video
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be not in Kansas anymore
Definition of be not in Kansas anymore in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
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tight (3)
fairly drunk, moderately inebriated
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tight (3)
fairly drunk, moderately inebriated
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tight (3)
Word of the Day
rascal
Definition: (noun) One who is playfully mischievous..
Synonyms: scamp, imp, rapscallion, scallywag.
Usage: The young rascal, being expert at a variety of feints and dodges, of which my aunt had no conception, soon went whooping away.
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rascal
Definition: (noun) One who is playfully mischievous..
Synonyms: scamp, imp, rapscallion, scallywag.
Usage: The young rascal, being expert at a variety of feints and dodges, of which my aunt had no conception, soon went whooping away.
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rascal
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vuln
noun: Vulnerability: susceptibility to attack, injury, or temptation. verb tr.: To wound.
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vuln
noun: Vulnerability: susceptibility to attack, injury, or temptation. verb tr.: To wound.
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vuln
noun: Vulnerability: susceptibility to attack, injury, or temptation. verb tr.: To wound.
Idiom of the Day
be not worth a brass farthing
To be completely worthless or useless; to have little or no value. Refers to farthings (obsolete British units of currency, worth one-quarter of a penny), formerly made from a copper alloy (brass). Primarily heard in UK. Watch the video
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be not worth a brass farthing
To be completely worthless or useless; to have little or no value. Refers to farthings (obsolete British units of currency, worth one-quarter of a penny), formerly made from a copper alloy (brass). Primarily heard in UK. Watch the video
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be not worth a brass farthing
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floozy | floozie | floosie
a girl or woman with a reputation for sleeping with many people
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floozy | floozie | floosie
a girl or woman with a reputation for sleeping with many people
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floozy | floozie | floosie
Word of the Day
Word of the Day: ornithologist
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: ornithologist
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: ornithologist
This word has appeared in 18 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Word of the Day
blister
Definition: (verb) Subject to harsh criticism.
Synonyms: scald, whip.
Usage: The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday.
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blister
Definition: (verb) Subject to harsh criticism.
Synonyms: scald, whip.
Usage: The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday.
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blister
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