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Is there a word I can use to replace textual "finger quotes" instead of 'per se'?
When it comes to writing, I don't like to use the phrase per se, as it's hard to fit into what I'm trying to explain sometimes, but I don't like using quotes to mean per se (what I'm referring to as ...
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What is the most idiomatic verb to use with ‘reading’?
In the following sentence, by ‘reading’ I mean ‘study’ or ‘research’. What is the best verb to use with it?
I —————— an ecological reading of the Japanese literary tradition.
Do, conduct, carry out, ...
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Word, Idiom, or other Fixed Expression for "Stopping someone from doing something"
In my office I had stopped one of my colleagues from working on a project.
And I had to inform someone about it.
And using sentence
I had stopped him from working on it.
shows some disrespect for ...
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How do you describe waking up in the morning brain functioning slowly?
Is there an adjective describing waking up in the morning and feeling slow, not able to remember stuff and think slowly?
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(In)formal equivalent for "Sword of Damocles" concept
What are the formal and informal equivalents (idiom or word) for the situation which Sword of Damocles could describe that?
From Cambridge Dictionary, Sword of Damocles means:
If you have a sword of ...
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single word or phrase for particular feeling of release
Is there a word that describes when you have a great idea, revolutionary even, and then you find out it has already been done? Or maybe, that feeling - not futility, not Sisyphean - but that wry ...
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Is there a word or an idiom for barging in a room with anger?
Opening a door frustrated and rushing in like you are about to scold someone inside... Barging in a room with anger. Is there a word or idiom for that, other than storm in?
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Is there a word for someone who is not aware of how pretty or handsome he/she is? [closed]
Is there a word or an idiom that describes someone who is beautiful but unaware of it?
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Is there a word for lying on the bed peacefully, all your muscles relaxed?
Is there a word or an idiom for lying on the bed peacefully and happy? Throwing yourself down on bed arms wide open, all your muscles relaxed and staring at the ceiling with a happy smile like ...
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What is the hand gesture called when you knock down your opponent in a fight?
Is there a word or an idiom for the hand gesture, done after finishing a task successfully or after knocking down the opponent in a fight? The one like wiping off the dust from your hands, which ...
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Is there a word or an idiom for people who only spend their families' money and fool around?
Is there a word or an idiom for rich people who spend only their families' money and do not bother to work, just fool around?
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What is the word that describes a demanding look?
Is there an idiom or a single verb for a patronizing stare or a demanding look? As if someone can speak with his looks and says something like "No!", "Stop!", "Do it now!" and makes people obey no ...
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What is the word that defines walking confidently, coldly and calmly? [closed]
Is there a word for walking confidently, coldly and calmly...but not angrily, frustrated or in a rush. And not a fake self-confident walk to make people believe you are an important person.
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What is the action called when a grumpy old man shows that he is annoyed, by making a 'throat-clearing' sound?
Sometimes when a grumpy old man gets annoyed, he makes noises like clearing his throat. Does grumbling or grunting define that action? Is there a more appropriate word or an idiom for that?
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Is there a word or an idiom for respecting someone because you are afraid of him?
I am looking for a word or an idiom about showing respect to someone superior in work because you are afraid of him. I'm not talking about real respect or showing respect to him or his works, just ...
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