head start (an advantage at the beginning of something) I want to give my son a head start by sending him to preschool. Winning 14 games in a row gives the team a head start over its rivals. envocabulary.com
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on a roll informal (experiencing continued success or good luck) The team was on a roll, winning fifteen games in a row. Our business is on a roll. envocabulary.com
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offer help Ways to “offer help.” Do you want me to turn on the lights? Need any help? Give me a shout if you need anything. I can do it for you. Would you like me to close the door? How can I help you? I would be glad to …
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insidious formal (something dangerous or deadly that seems to be harmless) They are attempting to put insidious ideas in our minds. You don’t recognize this insidious disease until it’s too late. invidious formal (unpleasant and likely to offend other people or make them jealous) The director never makes …
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yoke (a wooden bar fastened across the necks of two oxen and attached to the plow) I had to borrow a yoke and two oxen to plow the field. literary (a situation or an experience that limits your freedom and makes your life very difficult to bear) The country is still …
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