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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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What is the meaning of "ugg"?
It is "ugh" which is a noise one makes in disgust. Here is an example of usage: http://perlypalms.com/herbie/women-swoon/19a-04.jpg
( above image credits to this page: http://perlypalms.com/herbie/p …
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What is a "Patco moment"?
As the others have established, PATCO is a labor union for air traffic controllers. Reagan fired everyone, essentially breaking the union. So in this context "a PATCO moment" is a situation which is s …
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What does "standards of proof characteristic of an exact science" mean in this sentence?
Without context it is difficult to be sure, but the intent here is to say that the "many people" in question are not interested in the Scientific Method.
I do not think "proof" is a verb here. A "sta …
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"Down the shore" versus "at the beach"
Consider that "the shore" in NJ was largely developed as resort communities for Philadelphia and New York during the summer months: in fact some resorts were built and owned by the railroads which too …
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Meaning of "alien"
The term alien for an outer space creature takes from that meaning.
By the way: the answer to the hypothetical question is "yes and no." …
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What is it called when something is described by what it isn't?
In art, the terms "interstities," "negative space," and "figure-ground" are often used.
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"Peel", "pare", and "skin"
"pare" has additional meaning and use over "skin" and "peel" in that "skin" and "peel" refer to the removal of a thin outer layer of something (as indicated in the other answers). …
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What does "What the monarchies have going for them are royal families that allow them to sta...
I don't quite understand the distinction the person is making between government, royal families, and monarchies, but I read this as something like:
The royal families are a buffer between the mon …
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Literal meaning of "to give a run for someone's money"
Since you didn't ask for the origin, I will answer with a plausible story that fits the image:
A person pays a lot of money to get a ride in a jet fighter. The pilot can go as slow and level as possi …
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What does "A mile wide, an inch deep" mean?
"Deep" in this sentence refers to the amount of thought and information contained in one's ideas. "Wide" means variety.
So the idea expressed in this sentence is that Americans as a whole have many i …
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What does "My duh on" mean?
"Duh" is a word that represents a sub-vocalization. It usually is used on its own to suggest that the other person has said something stupid.
"My bad" is an idiom which means roughly: "That was bad, …
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What does "proper" mean in this context?
It means the booth specifically, without any extra bits. By way of example: "Times Square" might often be used to refer to the area around Times Square, but may include things which are not actually p …
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What is the difference between remember and remind
They are very similar in meaning and each is used as part of the definition of the other. …
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Help in deciphering the meaning of this convoluted sentence
"More than you'd ever want" is a common expression meaning, well, "this is more than you need or want." …
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What's the meaning of boilerplate in programming?
In the context of programming, I do not believe that boilerplate is strictly a technical term like prototype and template.
An actual boilerplate is something that was placed on a boiler. It is usuall …
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