boring Ways to say something is boring It’s a repetitive task. It’s boring to death. The work is tedious, but the pay is good. It’s dull. It does nothing for me. Ironing bores me to death. It’s like watching grass grow. It bores me to tears. I found the job …
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moan (to make a long deep sound, usually expressing pain, unhappiness, or physical pleasure) The injured man moaned a while, until he fell asleep. She moans at me whenever I come home late. (to complain in an annoying way, usually in an unhappy voice) Stop moaning; there is nothing …
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mall (a large, enclosed shopping area where cars are not allowed) I usually do my shopping at the mall. There is a large mall near the lake. maul of an animal (to attack and injure by teeth or claws) He was mauled to death by a lion. (to touch someone in a …
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cut out (to stop operating) The engine cut out in the middle of the lake. If the temperature is high, the heater will automatically cut out. (to stop something) My doctor advised me to cut out smoking. I think you should cut out eating ice cream for a while. (to …
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man (an adult male human): He is a handsome man. The boy is a grown man now. guy informal (a man): He is a very nice guy. dude US informal (a man): Who is that dude over there? gentleman formal (a polite word used for a man that you do not …
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