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That toy comes with a lot of gimmicks to make it more appealing to kids. start learning
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These are tricks or devices intended to attract attention or publicity, often used in marketing or politics. Synonyms: stunts, ploys, schemes The politician used a gimmick in his campaign to attract more voters.
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go round the outside [ɡoʊ raʊnd ði ˈaʊtsaɪd] To avoid the crowd, we decided to go round the outside of the park. start learning
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This phrase refers to moving or walking around the edges or periphery of something, rather than going through the center or middle. Synonyms: circumnavigate, go around Instead of walking through the busy market, she chose to go round the outside.
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I'm chopped liver [aɪm ʧɒpt ˈlɪvər] Everyone was invited to the party except me - I guess I'm chopped liver. start learning
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This is an idiomatic expression used to indicate that someone feels ignored or disregarded, as if their presence or opinion doesn't matter. Synonyms: unimportant, taken for granted She always pays attention to others but when I talk, it's like I'm chopped liver.
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The garden was full of weeds, making it difficult to grow any vegetables. start learning
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It refers to a wild plant that grows where it is not wanted and often competes with cultivated plants. Also, it can refer to marijuana, a psychoactive drug made from the cannabis plant. Synonyms: unwanted plant, pot (slang) He was caught smoking weed at the party by the police.
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He decided to quit drinking liquor to improve his health. start learning
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It is an alcoholic drink made from distilled spirits, such as whiskey, vodka, or rum. Synonyms: spirits, alcohol, booze The store had a wide selection of liquor, including rare bottles of whiskey.
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We used jumper cables to jump-start the car after the battery died. start learning
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It refers to giving an initial boost or push to start something, often used for starting a car with a dead battery. Also, it can mean to begin or restart something with energy or enthusiasm. Synonyms: boost, kick-start, reanimate The team needed a motivational speech to jump-start their project.
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She was feeling irritable because she was on the rag. start learning
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It is a colloquial expression used to indicate that a woman is menstruating or experiencing her period. Synonyms: having a period, on one's period I didn't want to go swimming because I was on the rag.
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She was trying to get pregnant, so she kept track of when she was ovulating. start learning
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It refers to the release of a mature egg from the ovary, which occurs as part of a woman's reproductive cycle. Synonyms: releasing an egg, in the fertile phase Ovulating women may experience changes in their body temperature.
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shut me down [ʃət mi daʊn] The boss shut me down when I proposed the new marketing strategy. start learning
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It is an informal expression used when someone's idea or opinion is dismissed, rejected, or not taken into consideration. Synonyms: dismiss, disregard, ignore I tried to suggest an alternative solution, but they just shut me down.
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The stock market experienced a temporary dip but soon recovered. start learning
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It refers to a brief reduction in something, such as a small decrease in a financial market or a momentary decline in energy or mood. Also, it can mean immersing or submerging something briefly in a liquid. Synonyms: decline, plunge, immerse, submerge She dipped the strawberries in chocolate before serving them.
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He kept talking about the same thing all night; it was like a bum on your lips. start learning
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slang British term used to refer to something boring or annoying. Synonyms: nuisance, irritating Her constant complaining was like a bum on your lips for the whole evening.
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They managed to settle their differences before leaving the office. start learning
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to bring about resolution or agreement between two parties, to become stable or established. Synonyms: resolve, work out, establish The dust from the construction site took a long time to settle.
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She filed a lawsuit against the company for wrongful termination. start learning
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a legal case between two parties where one party is seeking compensation or justice from the other. Synonyms: legal action, litigation, legal dispute The celebrity is involved in several lawsuits regarding copyright infringement.
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controversy [ˈkɒntrəvɜːrsi] The politician's remarks on immigration sparked a heated controversy in the media. start learning
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a public disagreement or debate about an issue, often involving conflicting opinions. Synonyms: dispute, argument, disagreement There was a great deal of controversy surrounding the test results of the new drug.
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The group of kids who spray-painted the building turned out to be local hellions. start learning
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people, especially children, who are disruptive, disobedient, or troublesome. Synonyms: troublemakers, rascals, mischievous Her class was full of hellions who refused to let her teach a single lesson.
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The young artist had a rebellious streak that often showed in her politically charged paintings. start learning
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showing a desire or willingness to resist or fight against authority, control, or tradition. Synonyms: defiant, insubordinate, unruly Some teenagers go through rebellious phases, questioning everything their parents say.
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She was embarrassed after spilling her drink on her date's lap. start learning
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feeling self-conscious, ashamed, or awkward due to a situation, often resulting from one's actions or words. Synonyms: ashamed, self-conscious, uncomfortable He felt embarrassed when the teacher scolded him in front of the whole class.
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The company's founder was a true visionary, revolutionizing the way people interact with technology. start learning
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having or showing the ability to imagine new ideas or concepts, esp. those that will be influential or transformative in the future. Synonyms: imaginative, innovative, prophetic The architect's visionary ideas helped to reshape the city's skyline.
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Her vision for a more sustainable world inspired others to take action. start learning
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the ability to see or imagine something, including abstract ideas or future potential outcomes. Synonyms: sight, imagination, foresight The painter's vision was expressed through the intricate details of his artwork.
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Some people complained that the new reality show was pollutin' the airwaves with mindless content. start learning
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slang term used to describe broadcasting or transmitting content (often music) that is deemed to be of low quality or offensive. Synonyms: contaminating, degrading, lowering the standards Critics argued that the foul-mouthed comedian was pollutin' the airwaves and setting a bad example.
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The citizens decided to rebel against the oppressive government. start learning
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to oppose or resist authority, control, or tradition, often advocating for change; synonyms: insurgent, revolutionary Teenagers often rebel against their parents' rules.
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The students gathered to revel in their graduation ceremony. start learning
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to take great pleasure in something, usually in a festive or lively way; synonyms: celebrate, enjoy The guests reveled in the extravagant party hosted by their friends.
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The cat liked to bask in the sun by the window. start learning
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to relax and enjoy warmth, attention, or a pleasant situation; synonyms: luxuriate, revel, wallow The actor basked in the adoration of his fans during the red carpet event.
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bent antenna [bɛnt ənˈtɛnə] After the storm, I noticed the bent antenna on my car, which caused poor radio reception. start learning
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a damaged or curved radio antenna which might affect the signal reception; synonyms: curved antenna, distorted antenna The bent antenna on the roof needed replacement to improve television signal quality.
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After moving to a new city, he had to tune in the local radio stations on his car's stereo. start learning
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to adjust a device to receive a specific signal or frequency, often used for radios or televisions; synonyms: dial in, set, adjust She tried to tune it in to her favorite TV show, but the antenna was not working properly.
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He got a painful splinter in his finger while working with wood. start learning
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a small, sharp, broken piece of wood, glass, or other material; synonyms: sliver, shard, fragment Removing a glass splinter from the foot requires caution and sterilized tweezers.
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The wrestler practiced his moves and techniques daily to become a wrestling champion. start learning
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a sport or activity where two opponents physically struggle to gain control over each other; synonyms: grappling, combat, fighting During the Olympics, the excitement for the wrestling matches was palpable.
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The apartment building had a major problem with cockroaches infesting the kitchens. start learning
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to spread or swarm in or over a place; used for pests, bugs or other harmful organisms; synonyms: overrun, invade, swarm The garden was infested with aphids, causing severe damage to the plants.
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In spring, you can observe birds nesting and preparing for their offspring. start learning
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the act of creating or inhabiting a nest, usually for birds or other animals; synonyms: making a nest, settling, roosting The nesting sea turtles returned to the same beach each year to lay their eggs.
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feel the tension [fil ðə ˈtɛnʃən] You could feel the tension in the room during the important exam start learning
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sense the strain, stress or pressure in a situation I could feel the tension between the arguing couple across the hall
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She carried her lunch in a cute little tisket start learning
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an old term for a small, light basket, also seen in tisket-a-tasket nursery rhyme In the nursery rhyme, the girl loses her tisket filled with pretty flowers
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He brought the fruits in a small tasket from the market start learning
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an old term for a small basket, similar to a tisket She used the tasket for carrying her sewing supplies
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tit-for-tat [ˈtɪt fər ˈtæt] Their disagreement escalated into a tit-for-tat exchange of harsh words start learning
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a situation in which one person takes revenge or retaliates for an action by doing the same thing to the other person; analogous to "an eye for an eye" The two countries engaged in a tit-for-tat trade war with import tariffs
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get your ass kicked [ɡɛt jʊər ˈæs kɪkt] If you talk back to the boss like that, you'll get your ass kicked start learning
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be defeated or beaten in a humiliating manner, suffer consequences He challenged the skilled fighter to a match, only to get his ass kicked
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The dancer stomped his feet with rhythmic precision start learning
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to forcibly step on or strike with one's foot, act of forcefully stepping on the ground, also refers to defeating someone decisively Our team was stomped in the championship game
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bald-headed fag [bɔ: ld-ˈhɛdɪd fæɡ] It is disrespectful and offensive to use slurs like "bald-headed fag" start learning
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a derogatory term for a bald or balding homosexual man In the film, the character was subjected to public humiliation by being called a "bald-headed fag"
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suspenseful with a pencil [səˈspensfl wɪð ə ˈpɛnsəl] The artist's work was suspenseful with a pencil, as his lines and strokes captivated viewers start learning
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describing someone or something that creates a tense, exciting atmosphere while using a pencil, such as drawing or writing She watched the writer, whose storytelling was suspenseful with a pencil, as he created a thrilling narrative
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His joke was met with disgust because it was considered obscene start learning
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offensive or indecent, typically in regards to language or behavior; shocking, vulgar, inappropriate The painting depicted an obscene scene that provoked controversy
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The wealthy businessman owned several properties around the city start learning
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having a large amount of money, property, or valuable possessions; rich, affluent Her family was wealthy, and she never had to worry about financial difficulties
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The sun began to emerge after the rainy morning start learning
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to come forth or become visible or known; appear, come out, arise The true story emerged as more evidence was discovered
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