rain (water drops that fall from clouds in the sky): I waited for the rain to stop. shower (a short period of rain, snow, etc.): I was caught in a heavy shower. downpour (a short period of heavy rain): The river overflowed because of the downpour. rainstorm (a storm with …
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sink your teeth into (to get fully involved in) You finally have a project you can sink your teeth into. I can’t wait to sink my teeth into this new course. envocabulary.com
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at the drop of a hat (immediately and without stopping to think) They fell in love with each other at the drop of a hat. You can’t expect me to move my home at the drop of a hat. envocabulary.com
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What Ways to say ‘What?’ Eh? What’s that again? What do you mean? Could you repeat that? I beg your pardon? Could you say it again? What did you say? Did you say something? I did not get it? Can you say that again? What’s that? I didn’t understand …
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imminent (about to happen) One of the five minarets is in imminent danger of collapsing. According to the radio, a storm is imminent in this area. eminent of a person (famous, respected, or important within a particular sphere) He is an eminent scientist. We are expecting the arrival …
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