go Dutch informal (to share the cost equally) The meal tonight is on me. -No. Let’s go Dutch. My girlfriend and I always go Dutch when we go out together. envocabulary.com
Read More »tighten your belt
tighten your belt (spend less money) You are spending more than your income. You need to tighten your belt. The prices are high, so I have to tighten my belt. envocabulary.com
Read More »You are wrong
You are wrong Ways to say, “You are wrong.” I don’t think you’re right about that. That’s wrong. If you check your facts, you’ll find… Bullshit. (rude) Actually, I don’t think that’s right. You made an error. I’m afraid that’s not quite right. No, that’s all wrong. You may have …
Read More »balmy vs. barmy
balmy air, weather, etc. (warm and pleasant) A balmy breeze was blowing across the river. It’s a balmy evening, isn’t it? barmy (crazy, foolish) I’ll go barmy if I stay here any longer. I think this is a barmy idea. envocabulary.com
Read More »inflict vs. afflict
inflict (to make suffer something unpleasant or painful) Years of war inflicted severe damage on the economy. The fences fitted with razor blades inflicted serious injuries on refugees fleeing war. afflict (cause suffering; distress) The disease has afflicted hundreds in the region. He was afflicted by the death …
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