high gear informal (a state of maximum or efficient activity) I studied hard before the examination, and my mind is in high gear. The project is starting to move into high gear. envocabulary.com
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under lock and key (securely locked up; well protected) She keeps all her valuables under lock and key. I have three kids. That’s why I keep medicines under lock and key. (in prison; in a place with no chance of escape) All the criminals are now securely under lock …
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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 for a while until he fell asleep. She rubbed his back, and he moaned with pleasure. (to complain in an annoying way, usually in an unhappy voice) Stop moaning; there is …
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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 with teeth or claws) He was mauled to death by a lion. (to touch someone in a …
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