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A quick overview of the main verb tenses in English. It also explains which are the most important to master at various […]Oliver Herford
(1863-1935),U.S. poet
There are more fish taken out of a stream than ever were in it.charver or charva
[charver] or [charva] {n.}
1. Sexual intercourse (Polari).
2. A loose woman, someone with whom it is easy to have sexual […]bear out
[bear out] {v.}
To show to be right; prove; support.
* /Modern findings do not bear out the old belief that the earth is […]hard sell
[hard sell] {n.}, {informal}
A kind of salesmanship characterized by great vigor, aggressive persuasion, and great eagerness […]Sandra Boynton, Chocolate: The Consuming Passion
Research tells us that 14 out of any 10 individuals like chocolate.ground
[ground]
See:
[BREAK GROUND],
[COMMON GROUND],
[COVER GROUND] or [COVER THE GROUND],
[CUT THE GROUND FROM UNDER],
[EAR TO […]off the cuff
[off the cuff] {adv. phr.}, {informal}
Without preparing ahead of time what you will, say; without preparation.
* /Some […]This is what has recently happened on English-Slang.com
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