hold (to take and keep in your hand or arms): Could you hold the baby for me? grip (to hold tightly): Grip the rope with both hands. hold on (to keep holding): My little son held on to my hand as I tried to leave. grasp (to take and …
Read More »once in a blue moon (hardly ever, very seldom) My elder son is abroad. I see him once in a blue moon. Once in a blue moon, I get the chance to go to the movies. envocabulary.com
Read More »chip on your shoulder (an angry or easily offended attitude) He has a chip on his shoulder about not having enough money. You’ve had a chip on your shoulder ever since she left you. envocabulary.com
Read More »haunt vs. hunt haunt (to visit frequently) This is a bookstore I used to haunt. (a place visited frequently) The café is a favored haunt for foreigners. hunt (to chase and kill animals and birds) He hunts wild animals for food. (to search for, usually very carefully and thoroughly) …
Read More »German vs. germane German (from Germany; relating to Germany) She is married to a German actor. We were going towards the German border. germane (connected, relevant; closely related) I don’t think your remarks are germane to our discussion. These facts are germane to the case. Only ask questions …
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