English Language

2023-02-01 22:35:35 dope (2)


Meaning
a stupid person, a fool


For example

How come those dopes who work in the U.S. Treasury didn't realise what was going on?

Max says the problem with democracy is that there are too many dopes out there, and they'll only vote for someone they can relate to, meaning another dope.
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2023-02-01 05:06:28 just the ticket



Meaning
You can say something is just the ticket if it's the perfect thing or if it's exactly what's needed.


For example

That's just the ticket! Edna loves brooches, especially if they have bird designs, so she'll absolutely love this one.

As soon as he saw the painting, grandpa said, "That one's just the ticket. It'll look lovely over the fireplace."
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2023-01-31 21:05:48 Dead men tell no tales




Meaning
People who are no longer living cannot give evidence.

Note
tell tales (verb) = talk or gossip about something secret
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2023-01-31 06:19:08 think of (2)



Meaning
to have an opinion about something or someone

For example

What did you think of the concert? Did you like it?

Ask Pat what he thinks of our new boss?
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2023-01-30 22:13:50  psycho


Meaning
crazy, insane


For example

This boxer went totally psycho after the referee said he'd lost the fight. He tried to punch the referee and then he was punching anyone who came near him.

Lots of people get crazy thoughts and fears after smoking marijuana. Anyone who gets these fears shouldn't use it, or it could make them go psycho for real.
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2023-01-30 14:56:43 hold the fort



Meaning
If you hold the fort, you look after a place or a business while the person who is normally in charge is away.


For example

Can you hold the fort while I run down to the bank?

Your job will be to serve customers, and occasionally hold the fort if I have to go out.
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2023-01-29 20:00:51 Beauty is only skin deep



Meaning
Physical beauty is superficial. A pleasing exterior is no guide to a person's interior or character.
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2023-01-29 11:47:09 set aside



Meaning
to keep a portion of something for use in the future

For example

If I set fifty dollars aside every week, by the end of the year I'll have enough to pay for a trip to Europe.

After you've picked the strawberries, set aside any that are damaged and I'll use them to make jam.
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2023-01-28 22:05:53  ace (1)


Meaning
very skillful, very good at something


For example

My little brother was never interested in sports when he was young, but now he's an ace basketball player.

If you want to be an ace fighter, you should learn hand-to-hand combat skills like karate or Muay Thai.
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