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This tag is for questions related to definitions and nuances of meaning of a word or phrase.
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‘qua non’ without ‘sine’
As noted in a comment, this seems to be an example in rhetoric wherein a portion of a famous or well-known word or phrase is replaced with the current subject, mostly for dramatic effect, but also for …
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What does duck-quacking mean?
The author of this article is relying on his reader being familiar with an old expression: If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.
In an impli …
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Regulation headgear
Regulation headgear, or any other clothing item with the word "regulation" in front, simply refers to that item meeting the service's regulations (i.e. rules, guidelines, standards) for uniform wear. …
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The meaning of "Did you hear anything about his getting married?"
Your first question is ambiguous. Without additional context, it could mean either of the two alternatives.
If you are the person being asked, you will need to seek clarification, perhaps by replyin …
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Is there a term for the point at which returns begin to be diminishing returns?
In mathematics, a point where the concavity of a curve changes from concave upward to concave downward is called an inflection point. In more mathematical terms, it is also a point where the second d …
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Meaning of the word "Dog" in this sentence
(Source: watching modern popular television and viewing internet memes) This is the meaning in your example.
An unattractive person.
Timeline: Later half of the 20th century. …
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Alternative meanings of "there it is"
One additional meaning expresses that a speaker or writer has just laid out a detailed explanation, and is providing a summary.
Professor: So there it is, class. … Finally, a meaning given by Collins and Oxford says that "this is the state of affairs, this is the situation." …
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Does "selfie" refer to the picture's taker, the picture's poster, or both
I'm a middle-aged person who is not up on the latest trends and am not a social media user. But a few days ago on CNN, the anchors were going on about the latest celebrity "selfie" that had "gone vir …
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What does "play in" mean in this sentence?
Here is a paraphrasing of the original that I believe captures the author's intent, but re-orders the words for clarity:
The designers envision several futuristic worlds; they will prototype for a …
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Meaning of "I may never be able to do this"?
Both are potentially correct, and context is everything.
It hit me really hard when Fluffy passed away. I may never be able to adopt another pet again.
I really need to concentrate on this. If you …
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What does "slotting in around" mean?
From the context in the surrounding passage of the given book, it has the third sense given in MacMillan:
to fit well with a group of people or a way of life (The new members of the team slotted i …
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Meaning of "lead" in the context of knots/ knot tying
Also, if ABOK provides a meaning elsewhere within, I have not found it. Likewise, various dictionary entries are not helpful, as most focus on the sense of "leadership" or "dull malleable metal." …
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What is the meaning of 'clusterbourach'?
This could be connected to its other meaning of hovel, i.e. dwelling in a bad state of upkeep, but this is conjecture on my part. …
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Are there previous formulations of this quote from George R.R. Martin
The earlier formulation was by William Shakespeare in the play Julius Caesar:
Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once.
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Meaning of "Hunky Dunky"
I located a transcript of the episode and found a little bit of additional surrounding conversation:
Penny: Okay, if you’re going to drink on this date just promise me you won’t overdo it.
Raj: Overd …
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