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One upman ship |
the technique or practice of gaining an advantage or feeling of superiority over another person."the one-upmanship of who can get the best presents |
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Pescatarian |
person who does not eat meat but does eat fish."no red meat, my family are pescatarians" |
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Run amok |
behave uncontrollably and disruptively."the kids are running amok around the house" |
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Hat tip |
(in online contexts) used as an acknowledgement that someone has brought a piece of information to the writer's attention, or provided the inspiration for a piece of writing."hat tip to Chris Johnson, who alerted me to the story" |
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Pan |
criticize severely."the movie was panned by the critics" |
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Homage |
special honour or respect shown publicly."many villagers come here to pay homage to the Virgin |
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Epigraph |
an inscription on a building, statue, or coin.a short quotation or saying at the beginning of a book or chapter, intended to suggest its theme. |
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Warp |
twist or distortion in the shape of something."the head of the racket had a curious warp" |
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Warp and woof |
The essential foundation or base of any structure or organization; from weaving, in which the warp — the threads that run lengthwise — and the woof — the threads that run across — make up the fabric: “The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence are the warp and woof of the American nation. |
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Volta face |
an abrupt and complete reversal of attitude, opinion, or position."a remarkable volte-face on taxes" |
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Arraign |
call or bring (someone) before a court to answer a criminal charge."her sister was arraigned on charges of attempted murder" |
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Hush |
make (someone) be quiet or stop talking."he placed a finger before pursed lips to hush her |
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Inasmuch as |
to the extent that; insofar as."these provisions apply only inasmuch as trade between Member States is affected" |
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Ensuing |
occurring afterwards or as a result."there were repeated clashes in the ensuing days" |
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Proffer |
hold out or put forward (something) to someone for acceptance."she proffered a glass of wine" |
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Repertoire |
the whole body of items that are regularly performed."the mainstream concert repertoire" |
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Lax |
not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful."lax security arrangements at the airport" |
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Maul |
treat (something) savagely or roughly."the body was badly mauled in battle |
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Maul |
treat (something) savagely or roughly."the body was badly mauled in battle |
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Ordeal |
very unpleasant and prolonged experience."the ordeal of having to give evidence" |
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Retribution |
punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act."employees asked not to be named, saying they feared retribution" |
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Stand a chance |
have a prospect of success or survival."his rivals don't stand a chance" |
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Outcry |
strong expression of public disapproval or anger."the public outcry over the bombing" |
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Complicit |
involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong."the careers of those complicit in the cover-up were blighted" |