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This tag is for questions seeking a phrase or an expression that fits a meaning. If you're specifically seeking only a single word, see the "single word requests" tag too.
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Ambiguous (and maybe euphemistic) word or phrase for romantic partner
What is an ambiguous word for a romantic partner, which doesn't make it crystal clear that they are in fact a romantic partner rather than just a friend? A euphemism might be a rough approximation of …
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What are milder alternatives to the word 'epidemic'?
In Vancouver and British Columbia, we're lucky enough to have had far fewer cases of coronavirus than most Western regions. I might describe this as a "relatively mild epidemic". However the word epid …
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Word meaning (or similar to) 'able to take care of yourself'?
What's a word (or failing that a short adjectival phrase) describing someone as being able to take care of themselves? Or something in that vicinity? Competent is somewhere in the same mile, but I'm l …
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What are alternative words (or phrases) for "non-platonic/romantic/sexual", described those ... [closed]
Sometimes we want to specify that a relationship is not platonic, but rather romantic and/or sexual. At other times we want to refer to that aspect of a relationship. What are some others words or phr …
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