voice in the wilderness (someone who expresses a particular opinion that no one believes or listens to) A doctor had warned about the dangers of the disease, but he was a voice in the wilderness. I feel like I have been a voice in the wilderness. envocabulary.com
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virgin territory (a completely new situation or activity) I have never experienced a problem like this before. This is a virgin territory for me. (an area that hasn’t been explored before) There is no one in this area. It’s like a virgin territory. envocabulary.com
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hold definition hold verb (to take and keep in your hand or arms): Could you hold the baby for me? (to keep in a particular position): Please hold the door open for me. Hold your head still while I brush your hair. Hold the button down for three seconds. (to put …
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loose vs. lose loose adjective (not fitting tightly, not tight) Jane was wearing a loose dress. His shoe lace was loose. lose verb (to be no longer able to find or have someone or something) Try not to lose the door key. I lost him in the crowd. …
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loan (to lend something) Can you loan me $1000? He loaned his book to me. lone (alone, isolated) We met a lone traveler. The lone sheep is in danger of the wolf. We camped under a lone tree. envocabulary.com
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