ask for the moon American English (to ask something that is impossible to get or achieve) Try to be realistic and not ask for the moon. I cannot afford to buy you a sports car for your birthday. The president’s goal of ending poverty by next month feels like …
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carpet it covers an entire room or a significant area. It typically extends wall-to-wall (a heavy woven fabric for covering floors) We installed a carpet in the living room. Do you prefer rugs or wall-to-wall carpets? rug (a small carpet that covers part of a floor) We laid …
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pain vs. ache pain (a strong physical discomfort or suffering) I feel a sharp pain in my lower back. If the pain worsens, take an aspirin. ache (a continuous dull pain) I had a toothache last night. I felt an ache in my muscles after the long walk. …
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mess (a state of being dirty or untidy): His room is always a mess. disorder (a lack of order or an untidy state): The kitchen was in complete disorder. clutter (a lot of things scattered or piled up untidily): My desk is covered in a clutter of papers. jumble …
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lack (to not have something or not having enough of something): A lack of sleep dulled my thinking. They canceled the project due to a lack of funds. absence (when something is not present or does not exist): The absence of noise created a peaceful atmosphere for studying in …
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