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Lech / Letch
12
Jun
0

Lech / Letch

by anglik

Word of the day – Lech or Letch. Meaning: to behave lecherously (towards); lust (after) someone. A lecher is a person whose behaviour deviates from what is acceptable especially in…

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Idiom – In the Running
23
May
0

Idiom – In the Running

by anglik

The idiom ‘in the running’ means to be a competitor in a competition or contest. To be in with a chance of winning the prize. Origin: Horse racing. An example…

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Macho
24
Apr
0

Macho

by anglik

My word of the day is MACHO. Meaning: a man who is aggressively proud of his masculinity, often in an assertive, self-conscious, or dominating way. Someone who exhibits pride in…

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Unrequited
14
Apr
0

Unrequited

by anglik

My word of the day is unrequited. The word unrequited describes a feeling, especially love, not returned. Synonyms: unreciprocated, unreturned, spurned, rejected, unsatisfied. Usage in a sentence: “It was an…

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To Jump Off the Deep End
13
Apr
0

To Jump Off the Deep End

by anglik

To jump off the deep end or go off the deep end is an expression related to the area of a swimming pool where the depth of water is greatest.…

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Cold Turkey
9
Apr
0

Cold Turkey

by anglik

The phrase to go ‘cold turkey’ means to abruptly cut off an addiction. It is usually used to describe the cutting off of an addiction to hard drugs such as…

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Cheeky Monkey
7
Apr
0

Cheeky Monkey

by anglik

A ‘cheeky monkey’ is an idiom used to describe an impudent or mischievous person. Usually said in jest as a playful rebuke. An example of usage: “You ate all the…

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You can’t judge a book by its cover
1
Apr
0

You can’t judge a book by its cover

by anglik

English idiom: You can’t judge a book by its cover. Meaning: That people should not make judgments on the quality or character of someone or something based only on outward…

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Terms of Endearment in Britain
23
Mar
0

Terms of Endearment in Britain

by anglik

Something about the sometimes unsettling use of terms of endearment in Britain You may be called by many different names, when visiting different parts of Britain. Don’t be offended, this…

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Ball is in your court
21
Mar
0

Ball is in your court

by anglik

The ball is in your court is an idiom meaning it is up to you to make the next decision or step. An example of usage: “I’ve made my feelings…

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