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Word for "someone who does the same job as me"
Is there a word that means something like "someone who does the same job as me"?
I've thought of colleague and co-worker. These both indicate that someone works at the same place, or some other kind ...
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Word for "stating the obvious?"
Is there a word or term commonly used to describe the act of stating the obvious (or a person who continually does so)? Example sentences are given for a suitable noun / NP, or verb ... but other ...
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Word or phrase for writing that "reads fast"
Is there a word or phrase to describe technical writing that is quick to read?
Some technical writing is so clear and concise, even a novice at the material will find himself flying through it. For ...
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Is there a word or phrase for the feeling you get after looking at a word for too long?
Sometimes after looking at a word for a while, I become convinced that it can't possibly be spelled correctly. Even after looking it up, sounding it out, and realizing that there's simply no other ...
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Repeating the consonant in many words in a sentence or phrase
In the movie 'V for Vendetta' you have for example (bold part):
Evey: Who are you?
V. : Who? Who is but the form following the function of what and what I am is a man in a mask.
Evey: ...
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Is there a more common phrase that means "preponed"?
I was aware of this and this stackexchange post discuss the same. There is no prepone in English. Ok, then how do I say Our meeting is preponed in correct way? What is the correct word/phrase for ...
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Term for catchy tune that stays in your head
Is there a term for a catchy tune that stays in your head after you hear it? The Germans call it an earworm.
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What is a less offensive synonym for "retarded"?
I occasionally use "retarded" when chastising myself or other friends. I know it's not Politically Correct, but am I only allowed to say stupid? How long before we can't say that anymore?
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