U.S. Dictionary Blog

1. Adjective (noun): A word class that modifies nouns, often describing, limiting, or specifying quantity. 2. Adjective (adjective): Relating to…

We often use the phrase “good talk” in casual conversations to signal the end of a discussion, usually implying that…

Often, we use the term "lose your touch" to describe a scenario where someone is not as good at doing…

The expression "What's bugging you?" is a colloquial way of asking someone what is bothering or irritating them. It can…

"It was our pleasure" is a polite and friendly way to respond to someone who has thanked you. By using…

When we say that something has "taken a turn for the worse," we are expressing that a situation or a…

The phrase "push someone up against the wall" means putting someone in a difficult, tight, or cornered position. When someone…

The idiom "gets up" means to start doing something again after rest, inactivity, or difficulty. It can also mean to…

The expression "pull a rabbit out of a hat" describes any surprising solution or feat, particularly one that seems to…

When someone says "trouble in paradise," they mean that problems or disturbances occur in a place or situation that was…

The expression "work down" is a versatile phrase generally used to indicate a gradual decrease or reduction in something over…

1. Hot (adjective): Having a high temperature, especially when compared to the temperature of the human body. 2. Hot (adjective):…

1. Pronoun (noun): A word that takes the place of a noun and represents an object or person, such as…

1. Dr (noun): Abbreviation for "Doctor," a title used to address or refer to a person holding a doctorate, especially…

1. Gaslighting (noun): A form of psychological manipulation in which a person seeks to sow seeds of doubt in a…