out of the blue (without warning; in an unexpected way) I know this is out of the blue, but I’m leaving tomorrow. A car came out of the blue and caused the accident. envocabulary.com
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prick up your ears (to start listening carefully) Come closer and prick up your ears, because I won’t tell you twice. She pricked up her ears when he mentioned her name. The dog pricked up its ears at the sound of footsteps. envocabulary.com
Read More »wreath vs. wreathe
wreath noun (a circle made from flowers or leaves) She bought a Christmas wreath. He put a wreath on the grave. wreathe verb (to cover, surround, or circle something) Jane wreathed flowers into a garland. The snake was wreathing itself round the branch. Clouds wreathed the mountains. envocabulary.com
Read More »prodigious vs. prodigal
prodigious formal (very great in amount, size, or degree) The sun produces 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
Read More »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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