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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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Meaning of backpacking as in "go backpacking"?
In Addition to the short and to the point explanation of Joel, you can read in more detail here.
The first paragraph of this Wikipedia page reads as follows:
Backpacking is a form of low-cost, ind …
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Is "Less than perfect" always used in a sarcastic and negative way?
I always use the phrase less than perfect in a sarcastic way, meaning that something is not good at all. For example:
My date was obviously less than perfect. …
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“peak” vs “summit”
A peak is a point or an area that is higher than all adjacent areas So it's completely localized, meaning that a mountain can have multiple peaks ( In mathematics, it's called local maximum). …
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