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This tag is for questions about phrases in the linguistic sense. In linguistics a “phrase” is a group of words that make a unit of syntax with a single grammatical function. Use [phrase-requests] if you are searching for a phrase.
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What is another word or phrase for someone who is unconsciously inconsiderate?
Acutely self-absorbed. (with an irritating penchant for half-hearted displays of contrition)
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What does "dragon to mouse" mean here?
The phrase is juxtaposing the awesome political, military, and economic might of China, against the comparatively meager stature of their rivals. Following the phrase "behind closed doors and bilatera …
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Is there a single word that has the same meaning as "As far as I know"?
You have discarded "apparently" because of the lack of confidence it conveys. I submit that AFAIK makes the finitude of certainty it's central thesis. "Seemingly," or "apparently" connote an understan …
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I understand the meaning of the phrase "passive aggressive", but I'm having difficulty inter...
I believe part of the issue is that this example uses the phrase "passive-aggressive" in a manner which extends beyond the present dictionary definition
From M-W:
passive-aggressive:
Being, marked …
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What’s phrase that people use to eat as much as you want?
"Dig in!" This has an informal, "enjoy and sate yourself" feel, while saying "pig out" or "stuff your face" is likely to be heard in few places aside from an '80s frat movie.
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