talk down to (to talk to someone as if they are not as clever or important as you are) Don’t talk down to me. I understand you perfectly well. Never underestimate your colleagues and never talk down to them. envocabulary.com
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nice definition nice (enjoyable, satisfying, or attractive): I had a nice time. She looks very nice. (friendly, kind): Jim is a really nice guy. She was nice to me while I was ill. (good, done well): You have done a nice job. ironic (not good or unpleasant): We have …
Read More »dog and pony show
dog and pony show American English (a show or event that has lots of style but no real content) It was just another dog and pony show without finding out the needs of their customers. The administration organized a dog and pony show for its new policy. …
Read More »actions speak louder than words
actions speak louder than words (what you do means more than what you say you will do) You should show me you love me, because actions speak louder than words. Evan is very quiet, but he is the best player on our team. Actions speak louder than words. envocabulary.com
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mistake (something incorrect that you do, think, or say): I think you have made a mistake in your calculation. error formal (a mistake): There were several errors in the report. inaccuracy formal (something that is not completely correct): The article contains several inaccuracies. blunder (a big mistake, especially because …
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