Worder Dictionary

All English words - page 4

noun

English as taught to people whose main language is not english and who live in a country where english is an official or main language

phrase

An attempt or opportunity to do something.

Usage examples:

The team had victory snatched from their grasp, and could well have had their last bite at the cherry
idiom

Another opportunity to do something

Usage examples:

He missed a medal in the 100 metres, but will get a second bite of the cherry in the 400 metres.
noun

Darkness and cooler temperatures caused by something blocking the direct light from the sun

Usage examples:

[ u ] the truck was parked in the shade., [ c ] the lamps had matching shades., he painted the room…
idiom

If you do something on a shoestring, you do it with a very small amount of money

Usage examples:

The film was made on a shoestring.
idiom

Something that has a sudden, strong, positive effect on something

Usage examples:

Winning this award has been a big shot in the arm for the students.
verb

To slide suddenly and without intending to

Usage examples:

He slipped on an icy sidewalk and broke his hip., the blanket began to slip off my shoulders., [ i …
phrase

Small and thin, usually because of being young

Usage examples:

Slip of a girl i knew her when she was a slip of a girl., you think that mere slip of a child can d…
idiom

An amount of money that seems to be a lot

Usage examples:

Getting the car fixed will cost a small fortune.
verb

To decide not to hurt or destroy something or someone

Usage examples:

By reducing workers’ hours, the company spared some people's jobs., a quiet chat about this would s…
phrasal verb

To take action when there is a need or opportunity for it

Usage examples:

Investors have to step up and assume more responsibility for their assets., efforts were stepped up…
phrase

A short distance.

Usage examples:

The sea life centre is just a stone's throw from the sea itself
idiom

A short distance

Usage examples:

The animal was sitting just a stone's throw away from us., the lodge is within a stone’s throw of t…
phrase

Great outrage or excitement about a trivial matter.

Usage examples:

On the other hand, some of the ‘stories’ that have caused a great deal of excitement are no more th…
idiom

A lot of unnecessary anger and worry about a matter that is not important

idiom

Used to tell someone, especially someone who is leaving to go somewhere, that they should stay in touch (= communication) with you, come and visit you some time, etc.

Usage examples:

Good luck in canada - don't be a stranger!, don't be a stranger - email me from time to time.
phrase

Something that happens or succeeds suddenly because of luck, intelligence, etc.

Usage examples:

By a stroke of luck, someone else was walking along the trail and heard my shouts for help., painti…
phrase

An unreasonable or difficult demand.

Usage examples:

They thought that the deadline was a tall order
idiom

To be something that is difficult to do

Usage examples:

Building the bridge in time for the olympics will be a tall order.
idiom

To treat someone as badly as they have treated you

idiom

Something that no longer happens

Usage examples:

Giving up your seat to an older person seems to be a thing of the past.
idiom

Very many

Usage examples:

I can't talk right now - i have a hundred and one things to do this morning.
verb

To send something through the air, esp. by a sudden movement of the arm

Usage examples:

[ t ] throw me the ball./throw the ball to me., [ i ] i didn’t throw as well as i expected to., [ t…
noun

A particular amount of money

Usage examples:

The sum involved in the sale was not reported., the sum of seven and twelve is nineteen., in sum, t…
idiom

To be in a difficult situation

idiom

Including all the things involved

Usage examples:

I know that my parents will take care of everything from a to z if i ask them.
idiom

Said to show that you believe if someone does something wrong, that person should be punished by having the same thing done to them

verb

To put the fingers or hand lightly on or against something

Usage examples:

[ i ] that paint is wet, so don’t touch., [ t ] she can’t touch the money from her father until she…
phrase

To suddenly become better or worse

Usage examples:

Their relationship took a turn for the worse when he lost his job., i'm pleased to say things have …
idiom

Something that is very easy to do, and usually pleasant

Usage examples:

He's used to hard physical work - this is a walk in the park to him.

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