yeah it’s used most of the time in casual conversation (an informal word for “yes”) Do you want pizza? – Yeah, I’m starving. Is this your car? – Yeah, that’s mine. yea formal, it’s not used in casual conversation (a yes vote) All those in favor, say ‘yea.’ …
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Ways to say, “I will pay.” I’ll cover the cost. I’m going to take care of that. I will settle the bill. I’ll foot the bill. I plan to pay. I’ll handle the payment. I will take responsibility for the payment. I intend to pay. I’ll take care of …
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fall flat on your face (to fail completely, especially in an embarrassing way) Trying to sing on stage without practice can cause you to fall flat on your face. He thought his plan was perfect, but it really made him fall flat on his face. My new idea for …
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in one fell swoop (with a single action or effort) I went out and finished my shopping in one fell swoop. She could clean the whole house in one fell swoop after her guests left. The tornado devastated the entire city in one fell swoop. swoop (to descend …
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if (in case that, or on condition that): if you try hard, you will succeed. If it rains, I will stay indoors. whether (used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives): I couldn’t decide whether to go to the beach or stay home. in case (used to introduce …
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