Tag: news
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not so fast
used in speech to say that one disagrees with what… (Read More)
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a slap on the wrist
a mild reprimand or punishment. (Read More)
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understudy
(in the theater) a person who learns another’s role in… (Read More)
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an item
a couple in a romantic or sexual relationship. (Read More)
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pick on [someone]
to criticize, punish, or be unkind to the same person… (Read More)
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bellicose
wishing to fight or start a war. (Read More)
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bone of contention
a subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement. (Read More)
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nonstarter
a person, plan, or idea that has no chance of… (Read More)
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sketch
a short humorous play or performance, consisting typically of one… (Read More)
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the straw that breaks/broke the camel’s back
the last in a series of bad things that happen… (Read More)
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throw/pour cold water on [something]
to be negative about someone’s ideas or plans. (Read More)
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hazing
humiliating and sometimes dangerous initiation rituals, especially as imposed on… (Read More)