prodigious vs. prodigal

  prodigious  formal  (very great in amount, size, or degree) The sun generates a prodigious amount of energy. You have missed a prodigious opportunity.   prodigal  formal (recklessly wasteful) He wasted all his money because of his prodigal habits. She has been prodigal with her husband’s money.   envocabulary.com

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talk over

  talk over (to discuss something thoroughly with someone) We should get together and talk the matter over. I have got something important that I need to talk it over with you. envocabulary.com

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aim at

  aim at (to point a weapon towards) She aimed at the target and fired. The gun was aimed at target two but hit the target three.   (intend to achieve something) The government must aim at economic growth and price stability. We aim at improving your English skills. envocabulary.com

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joke

  joke (to say something to make people laugh, usually something that is not true): They laughed and joked during the meal. Don’t be upset; I was only joking. kid informal, spoken (to make a joke, or say things that are not serious or true): Relax guys, I was only kidding. jest …

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make a long story short

  make a long story short (say it in just a few words) So, to make a long story short, I loved her, and I married her. To make a long story short, I didn’t miss the flight.   envocabulary.com

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