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Ascend: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Ascend (verb): To move upward, to rise from a lower station or level to a higher one. 2. Ascend…
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Wind Someone Up: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The term "wind someone up" refers to provoking or teasing someone, stirring up their emotions. Depending on the situation, this…
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NSFW: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

NSFW (abbreviation): Not Safe For Work. NSFW (colloquial, adjective): Inappropriate for a formal or work setting due to graphic or…
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Where Can I Find You?: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Where can I find you?" is a question typically asked to inquire about someone's physical location or where they can…
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Slope: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Slope (noun): A surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or…
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End of Story: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"End of story" is a phrase that signifies that a discussion or argument is concluded and that no further debate…
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Landscape: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Landscape (noun): A large scenic area of natural scenery visible from a single viewpoint, typically depicting features such as…
Idioms

Fade Up: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Fade up" is a term primarily used in the audiovisual and broadcasting industries to describe the gradual increase in sound…
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No: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. No (adverb, noun, adjective) - Not any. 2. No (adverb, noun, adjective) - Used to give a negative response…
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Dinner is Served: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Dinner is served" is a formal announcement indicating that a meal, typically dinner, is ready to be eaten. This phrase…
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Congratulation: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Congratulation(noun): A form of expressing pleasure and approval for an achievement or special occasion. 2. Congratulation(noun): An expression of…
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Face Out: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Face out" refers to positioning something or someone so that their front or face is directed away from a specified…
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Out: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Out (verb): To expose or reveal something hidden or secret. 2. Out (adverb): Away from the inside or center.…
Idioms

Men in Blue: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Men in blue" is a phrase commonly used to refer to police officers, derived from the traditional blue uniforms that…
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Your: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Your (pronoun): A possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership or association with the person being addressed. "Your" is a…
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