Minutus is the Latin word for “small,” and it gave rise to both the adjective minute (my-NOOT), or incredibly small, and the noun minute (MIN-it), or 60 seconds of time. Though they are pronounced differently, both words refer to small measurements. What’s the difference between minute and minut? We willRead More →
(archaic) Used to express regret, surprise, dismay, etc. … The definition of alack is a word used to express sorrow or regret. An example of a time that someone might use the word alack is when he is expressing regret for letting the girl of his dreams get away. WhatRead More →
In many cultures, it’s a common superstition for people to knock their knuckles on a piece of wood to bring themselves good fortune or ward off bad luck. … One common explanation traces the phenomenon to ancient pagan cultures such as the Celts, who believed that spirits and gods residedRead More →
Definition of ‘nickel and dime’ If you accuse a person of nickel-and-diming someone or something, you are criticizing that person for weakening or exhausting them, for example, by continually taking small amounts of money away from them, or by continually making small changes or requests. How do you use nickelRead More →
1 archaic : by origin or derivation : inherently. 2 : in the beginning : in the first place : initially. 3 : in a fresh or original manner. What is meant by carbonado? archaic. : a piece of meat scored before grilling. carbonado. verb. carbonadoed; carbonadoing; carbonados. How doRead More →
He was a loose cannon and could not be risked in front of the press. I don’t think he’s just a loose cannon, sometimes he really makes sense. The candidate turned out to be a loose cannon, and most of the voters could not place their trust on him. HeRead More →
Well, taking it literally, it loosely means “See you later” in Spanish, but according to a new featurette accompanying the 3D re-release of T2, it was simply included as an offhand joke. … When did Arnold Schwarzenegger say hasta la vista baby? This line is spoken by The Terminator, playedRead More →
Powder kegs are mobile explosive devices. When sliced with a weapon or lit by a fuse, a powder keg will explode in a three-tile-wide square around it, killing and destroying almost everything in range. Powder kegs were introduced in The Second Sky. Are powder kegs waterproof? Gunpowder is sold inRead More →
In American newspapers and periodicals from the 1880s to the 1920s, it was police who most often pounded the pavement, such that one could suspect that the expression originated among beat cops or those describing them. What does pound the ground mean? To walk along the sidewalk or streets, especiallyRead More →
A mistake on ‘The pleasure is all mine ” this is a very polite way of saying you ‘ welcome! Too formal, you ‘re a good listener and great in striking a conversation Test. To avoid making a mistake on ‘The pleasure is all mine ” this is a polite!Read More →