a white elephant (something that costs a lot of money but is useless or troublesome) This big desk in my room is really a white elephant to me. If you can’t drive, a car like that would be a white elephant to you. Building a big swimming pool in …
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immoral vs. amoral immoral (not considered to be right or honest by most people) They think dancing is sinful and immoral. What you did was immoral. amoral (not concerned with moral or immoral behavior) Nicholas is a self-centered, amoral person pursuing his own goals. Young children are usually amoral. …
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illusion vs. allusion illusion (a false belief or idea) All these mirrors on the walls give an illusion of space. A mirage is an optical illusion. allusion (indirect reference) She made no allusion to her first marriage. He left without any allusion to the date of his return. …
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no holds barred (without any rules or limits) You can say what you like; no holds barred. There will be no holds barred in this wrestle. envocabulary.com
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protect (keep safe from harm, injury, or danger): We should do more to protect the environment. defend (protect a person or place from attack): The government deployed additional troops to defend the borders. guard (watch over to keep a person or a place safe): The dogs guard the house …
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