Tag: news
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bad-mouth
criticize (someone or something); speak disloyally of. (Read More)
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exacerbate
make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. (Read More)
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step up to the plate
take action in response to an opportunity or crisis. (Read More)
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dire
(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent. (Read More)
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noughties
the decade from 2000 to 2009. (Read More)
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Darwinian
of, relating to, or being a competitive environment or situation… (Read More)
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raise [one’s] eyebrows
show surprise, disbelief, or mild disapproval. (Read More)
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land
succeed in obtaining or achieving (something desirable), especially in the… (Read More)
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take cover
protect oneself from attack by ducking down into or under… (Read More)
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brick-and-mortar
used to describe a traditional business that operates in a… (Read More)
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up in the air
(of a plan or issue) still to be settled; unresolved. (Read More)
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Social Security
the US government program that provides financial help and services… (Read More)