hang out (to spend time with someone or in a place) How often do you hang out with your friends? The café was a place where gangsters hung out. You still hang out at the mall? hangout noun (a place where you often spend your time) The park is …
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gorilla vs. guerrilla gorilla (a large African ape) We saw a giant gorilla in the zoo. The gorilla is a strong anthropoid animal. guerrilla (a member of an unofficial army that fights against the government of a country) Guerrilla groups are active in this part of the country. …
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gait vs. gate gait (a manner of walking) She has an unsteady gait. He walked with an awkward gait. gate (a barrier like a door in a fence or wall) He closed the garden gate behind him. The children were coming out of the school gate. envocabulary.com
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jump down someone’s throat informal (to react or respond angrily) He was just making a suggestion. It’s not fair to jump down his throat. You always jump down my throat whenever I say something. envocabulary.com
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Johnny-on-the-spot US informal (someone who is at hand and ready to help) The storehouse was on fire, and there I was, Johnny-on-the-spot, putting out the fire. I have a flat tire, and I need you here, Johnny-on-the-spot. envocabulary.com
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