It’s expensive Ways to say “It’s expensive” It costs a pretty penny. That’s a bit steep. It’s terribly overpriced. That’s exorbitant. That’s daylight robbery. It costs a fortune. It costs an arm and a leg. That’s pretty pricey. The price is astronomical. It’s extremely costly. You have to pay top …
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venal (willing to do anything in return for money, corrupt) The venal court official accepted the bribe. He was involved in several venal practices. venial formal (a minor sin or offence that can be forgiven) It’s a venial sin to steal a pen and a mortal sin to steal a …
Read More »disinterested vs. uninterested
disinterested (impartial, unbiased) My advice was quite disinterested. I didn’t expect you to be so calm and disinterested. uninterested (not interested) I am really uninterested in politics. He was completely uninterested in my career. envocabulary.com
Read More »come off
come off (to become removed or detached) When I tried to open the drawer, the handle came off in my hand. If you don’t tighten the nuts firmly, the wheel will come off. The label had come off the box. The paint wouldn’t come off my clothes. informal (to take …
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work around (to find a way to overcome or avoid a problem or obstacle) I think this is a major problem that we need to work around it. We certainly will find a way to work around the fuel shortages. envocabulary.com
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