as scarce as hen’s teeth (extremely rare or impossible to find) On this cold, snowy night, taxis are as scarce as hen’s teeth. During the Olympic Games, accommodation was as scarce as hen’s teeth. envocabulary.com
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rare bird (a rare or unique person or thing) Her kindness and beauty made her a rare bird. He is that rare bird who can stay underwater for a very long time. envocabulary.com
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forbear vs. forebear forbear formal (stop yourself doing something) It is very difficult for me to forbear from expressing my opinion. Jane’s doctor advised her to forbear from alcohol and cigarettes. forebear (ancestor, forefather) My forebear came to the USA 200 years ago. He could trace his forebears …
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fleet vs. flit fleet (a group of vehicles, planes, ships, navy, etc.) A fleet of ambulances took survivors of the plane crash to the hospital. The British fleet was sailing up the Thames. flit (move lightly or quickly, not stay in one place for long) There were many …
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cash and carry (a large store where you can buy things in cash and has no delivery service) We bought kitchen appliances at the new cash and carry. (sell things in cash with no delivery services) Many stores in this country sell cash-and-carry only. envocabulary.com
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