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24 Dec, 12:38

Football Phrase of the Week: Theirs to Lose

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Football Phrase of the Week: Theirs to Lose

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Word of the Day
riposte

Definition: (noun) A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one).
Synonyms: comeback, counter, rejoinder, replication, retort, return.
Usage: His sassy comment brought a sharp riposte from the teacher, and the shamed student's cheeks turned a deep crimson.
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Definition, Synonyms, Translations of riposte by The Free Dictionary

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24 Dec, 10:23

Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
kickback

a payment made, often secretly or illegally, to someone who has helped to arrange a deal or a job

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24 Dec, 10:05

Wordsmith.org: Today's Word
equative

adjective: Expressing identity or a degree of comparison. noun: A case in some languages indicating equivalence or similarity between two things.

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equative

adjective: Expressing identity or a degree of comparison. noun: A case in some languages indicating equivalence or similarity between two things.

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24 Dec, 08:54

Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
point out

to tell someone something you think they should know

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point out

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24 Dec, 08:29

wassail — Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

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wassail

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24 Dec, 08:02

Idiom of the Day
green folding stuff/money

Paper money, especially in large amounts. Primarily heard in US. Watch the video

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green folding stuff/money

Definition of green folding stuff/money in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary

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23 Dec, 12:02

Idiom of the Day
on the long finger

In a state of postponement or procrastination. (Used especially in the phrase "put something on the long finger.") Primarily heard in Ireland. Watch the video

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on the long finger

Definition of on the long finger in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary

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23 Dec, 11:16

Word of the Day
unstinting

Definition: (adjective) Bestowed liberally.
Synonyms: lavish, munificent, overgenerous, too-generous, unsparing.
Usage: Her suitor's unstinting devotion was flattering yet slightly unsettling.
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23 Dec, 10:41

Word of the Day
Word of the Day: expediency

This word has appeared in 47 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

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Word of the Day: expediency

This word has appeared in 47 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

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23 Dec, 10:22

Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
dope (1)

heroin, cannabis; any illegal drug

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dope (1)

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23 Dec, 10:05

Wordsmith.org: Today's Word
disject

verb tr.: To scatter or disperse.

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disject

verb tr.: To scatter or disperse.

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23 Dec, 08:53

Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
check into

to register your details after arriving for treatment at a hospital, a rehabilitation centre or a health resort

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check into

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23 Dec, 08:28

delectation — Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

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23 Dec, 04:37

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Goalkeeping Gaffes and an…

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Learn English Through Football Podcast: Goalkeeping Gaffes and an Olimpico

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22 Dec, 16:37

Learn English Through Football
Newspaper Headlines: Jeepers Keepers

Jeepers Keepers: In this football language post we explain the newspaper headline, 'Jeepers Keepers' from the Daily Telegraph newspaper about the Carabao Cup quarter-final match between Tottenham and Manchester United.

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Newspaper Headlines: Jeepers Keepers - Learn English Through Football

In this football language post we explain the newspaper headline, 'Jeepers Keepers' from the Daily Telegraph newspaper...

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22 Dec, 11:16

Word of the Day
onerous

Definition: (adjective) Troublesome or oppressive.
Synonyms: burdensome, taxing.
Usage: Preparing income tax returns is an onerous task, and many people resort to hiring professional accountants during tax season.
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Definition, Synonyms, Translations of onerous by The Free Dictionary