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/spekˈtakyələr/
Impressive or out of the ordinary. event produced on large scale and with striking effects.
/pōz/
position in which one is photographed etc.. present or constitute problem or danger.
/ˈɡiɡəl/
laugh of this kind. Childish or silly laughs. laugh in a silly manner.
/ˈstātmənt/
definite or clear expression of something in speech. Record of activity in a bank account over time.
/ˈteks(t)ˌbo͝ok/
conforming or corresponding to established standard or type. A book that is used to study.
/ˈpreSHəs/
Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance. term of address for beloved person.
/ˈboiliNG/
Being boiled in water. action of boiling liquid. To make liquids hot so they turn to gas.
agreement intended to be legally enforceable. Legal agreements, e.g. for doing work for money. To become ill as a result of getting a disease.
/ˈSHipiNG/
Business of transporting goods or orders to places. To transport goods by boat, truck or plane.
opening in human face. Parts of the face used for eating and talking. say something pompously.
/bran(t)SH/
part of tree growing from trunk. Several streams combining to create a river. divide into branches.
/ˈräkət/
cylindrical projectile that can be propelled to great height or distance by combustion of its contents. Weapons shaped like a long tube carrying bombs. increase very rapidly.
/ˈderē/
containing or made from milk. Company that sells milk, cheese or butter.
/bat/
Object used for hitting a ball in various games. To use a wooden stick in baseball or cricket.
/nē/
joint between thigh and lower leg. Middle parts of your leg that bends. To hit something with your knee.
/ˈanəˌmādəd/
full of life or excitement. To give life, energy, or motion to something.
Also, as though. As it would be, as in , or . The first idiom dates from the ...
Also, as though. As it would be, as in , or . The first idiom dates from the late 1500s, the variant from the late 1700s. Also see make as if.
A state of extreme anger, excitement, or competitive arousal, such as might ...
A state of extreme anger, excitement, or competitive arousal, such as might cloud one's judgment or senses. Primarily heard in UK.
To try to hit someone or something with a wide, arcing blow or stroke.
To try to hit someone or something with a wide, arcing blow or stroke.
If you describe a situation as a whole new ball game, or a different ball ga ...
If you describe a situation as a whole new ball game, or a different ball game, you mean that it is completely different from what came before. Note: `Ball game' is often used in American English to refer to a game of baseball.
COMMON You talk about a crystal ball when you are saying how difficult it is ...
COMMON You talk about a crystal ball when you are saying how difficult it is to predict the future. Note: You can call the activity of predicting the future crystal ball gazing. Note: A crystal ball is a glass ball used by some traditional fortune-tellers (= people who predict what will happen to you in the future). They say that they can see visions of future events within the ball.
An especially elaborate, showy action, typically to win someone's love.
An especially elaborate, showy action, typically to win someone's love.
Things are fine. A casual response to questions like "How are you?" or "How' ...
Things are fine. A casual response to questions like "How are you?" or "How've you been?"
A thorough analysis, perhaps one that seems excessive or unwarranted for a p ...
A thorough analysis, perhaps one that seems excessive or unwarranted for a particular topic.
Existing in tandem for separate use by a man and a woman in a romantic relat ...
Existing in tandem for separate use by a man and a woman in a romantic relationship.
As evil, malicious, or malignant as one is described or believed to be.
As evil, malicious, or malignant as one is described or believed to be.
COMMON People say rumour has it when they are telling you something that the ...
COMMON People say rumour has it when they are telling you something that they have heard, but do not necessarily think is true.
To remain angry with one about past slights or misdeeds.
To remain angry with one about past slights or misdeeds.
Behave with utter ruthlessness. The term refers to the harsh military policy ...
Behave with utter ruthlessness. The term refers to the harsh military policy of killing the enemy rather than capturing them and taking prisoners. In the late 1900s it began to be transferred to other contexts as in, “As for a tax increase, our candidate is totally committed; he’ll take no prisoners on this issue.” It may be turning into a cliché.
The standard form of English, as spoken by educated people in England. (When ...
The standard form of English, as spoken by educated people in England. (When the ruling monarch in the United Kingdom is a queen, it is typically called "the Queen's English.")
A pleasant valediction to someone who is about to travel somewhere, often on ...
A pleasant valediction to someone who is about to travel somewhere, often on vacation.
Accept something unpleasant, for example, punishment, without protesting or ...
Accept something unpleasant, for example, punishment, without protesting or complaining
Someone who is extremely intelligent and adept, usually used in a negative o ...
Someone who is extremely intelligent and adept, usually used in a negative or rhetorical manner to indicate the opposite.
Any language used to bridge the gap between people who do not speak the same ...
Any language used to bridge the gap between people who do not speak the same language.
To set, throw, drop, or place someone, something, or oneself heavily down to ...
To set, throw, drop, or place someone, something, or oneself heavily down to a lower level.
Participating in a specific nutritional plan, typically consisting of eating ...
Participating in a specific nutritional plan, typically consisting of eating smaller amounts of food, eating (or avoiding) particular foods, or both, in an attempt to lose weight or achieve some other health benefit.
Someone who has the respect of their peers in a young, casual way.
Someone who has the respect of their peers in a young, casual way.