wide of the mark (far from the truth; not accurate) What she told you was quite wide of the mark. The prediction for snow was wide of the mark. envocabulary.com
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right on the button informal (exactly right) The weather forecast was right on the button. You were right on the button when you said I shouldn’t trust him. envocabulary.com
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in a pinch (in an emergency) Whenever you are in a pinch, just call me. The space is for two people, or three in a pinch. envocabulary.com
Read More »lute vs. loot
lute (a musical instrument like a guitar with a round body) He was blind, but he was a good lute player. A lute is an early type of musical instrument with strings, played like a guitar. loot (to steal from shops and houses, typically during a war or riot) Shops were looted and burned during the …
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feat (an achievement or a piece of work that needs a lot of skill, courage, or strength) The new bridge is a remarkable feat of engineering. That was a great feat we both managed to achieve. feet (the plural form of foot) Wipe your feet on the mat. …
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