disadvantage (something that causes problems or reduces the chances of success or effectiveness): The main disadvantage of the area is the lack of parking spaces. drawback (a disadvantage that makes something less useful than it could be): It’s a good place to live – the only drawback is the …
Read More »green thumb (talent or ability to make plants grow) Everything is nice in your garden, Jane. You must have a green thumb. You don’t need a green thumb to grow this kind of vegetable. envocabulary.com
Read More »clean up (make a place clean and tidy) We had to clean up after the party. He spent all day cleaning up the garden. (to wash yourself) Let me clean myself up and get ready. Go into the bathroom and get cleaned up. informal (to win or make a …
Read More »harry vs. hurry harry (to keep asking someone questions or asking them to do something in a way that annoys or upsets them) I hate being harried by the press constantly. Mike harries me to sell him the car. hurry (to move or do something more quickly) We …
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get synonyms get (come to have, become the owner or user of): You get $20 an hour. Where did you get that sweater? obtain formal (to get something, usually through effort): I finally managed to obtain a visa to visit the US. gain (to get something): You can gain invaluable …
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