dumb down (to simplify; to make something easier to understand) He was trying to dumb down the scientific language so that everyone would understand it. We need to dumb down the book for kids. envocabulary.com
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obvious (easy to see, notice, or understand): The answer is perfectly obvious to me. clear (obvious and leaving no doubts): It was clear that he was lying. crystal clear (very easy to understand): The truth was crystal clear to everyone. apparent formal (easy to see, notice, or understand): It became apparent that we …
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worth your while (beneficial and not a waste of your time) It would be worth your while to study English. If you help me, I’ll make it worth your while, I promise. I’ll do the job if you make it worth my while. envocabulary.com
Read More »catch my drift
catch my drift (understand what I am saying; understand my point) We lived in the same room, if you catch my drift. I’m glad you’re catching my drift at last. I think he didn’t quite get my drift. Also: get my drift envocabulary.com
Read More »shadow vs. shade
shadow (a dark shape made when a light shines on a person or an object) The lamp cast shadows on the wall. On a sunny day, you can see your own shadow on the ground. shade (a cooler area that is protected from direct sunlight) It was a hot …
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