wrong (not correct, not right): The answer is wrong. incorrect (not correct, not true): You have incorrect information. false (not true): The report about the earthquake was false. untrue (not true): Her statement is completely untrue. in error (not correct; mistaken): She has admitted that she was in error. mistaken (to …
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play for time (to delay something until you are ready) I was playing for time so I could collect my thoughts. What you can do is play for time until the police arrive. envocabulary.com
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do time informal (to be in prison) If you continue to steal, you will end up doing time again. You will do time unless you tell me the truth. He has done time for bank robbery. envocabulary.com
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sore (hurting, painful) I can’t lift heavy weights. My back is sore. She has a sore throat. US, informal (upset, angry) She is still sore because I didn’t invite her to the party. Don’t be sore at me; I didn’t do it on purpose. sour (having a sharp taste …
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pain (highly unpleasant physical feeling caused by injury, illness, etc.) He is in great pain. This pill should help ease the pain. pane (a sheet of glass, used in a window or door) Who broke that pane in the skylight? I need a ladder to reach the top panes. envocabulary.com
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