Friday, January 27, 2017
Idiom of the Day: a hot hand

A continuous period of great success, luck, or fortune; a winning streak.

Read more: http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/a+hot+hand

Thursday, January 26, 2017
Word of The Day: dullard
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/dullard

Definition: (noun) A person regarded as mentally dull.

Synonyms: dolt, pillock, poor fish, pudding head.

Usage: David was always a quiet, orderly boy and for a long time was thought by the people of Winesburg to be something of a dullard.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Idiom of the Day: horse-trade

To negotiate, trade, or bargain in a shrewd, judicious manner. Primarily heard in US. Read more: http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/horse-trade

Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Word of The Day: haberdasher
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/haberdasher

Definition: (noun) A dealer in men's furnishings.

Synonyms: clothier.

Usage: The young boy excitedly entered the haberdasher's shop, ready to purchase his first suit.

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Monday, January 23, 2017
Idiom of the Day: honey-mouthed

Smooth, soothing, and sweet in voice, especially in a persuasive or seductive manner or intent.

Read more: http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/honey-mouthed

Sunday, January 22, 2017
Idiom of the Day: honey-do list

A list or collection of tasks or jobs one has been requested to perform or undertake, especially household duties or jobs, given to a person by his or her spouse or romantic partner.

Read more: http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/honey-do+list

Friday, January 27, 2017
Word of The Day: cinematographer
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Definition: (noun) A photographer who operates a movie camera.

Synonyms: cameraman.

Usage: The cinematographer won an award for his lush landscape shots, which captured the mood of the film.

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Thursday, January 26, 2017
Idiom of the Day: hot desking

The act or practice of sharing desks or workstations between employees in an office so as to cut down on the amount of office space required.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Word of The Day: blacking
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/blacking

Definition: (noun) A preparation, such as a shoe or stove polish, that is used to impart a black color.

Synonyms: shoe polish.

Usage: I let a bottle of blacking fall over his new dress, and he flew at me sword in hand, so that I was obliged to make my escape.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Idiom of the Day: be honor-bound to do (something)

To be or feel obliged to do something because it is morally correct or required by one's sense of duty or integrity, even if one does not desire to do so. Primarily heard in US.

Read more: http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/be+honor-bound+to+do+(something)

Monday, January 23, 2017
Word of The Day: apothegm
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/apothegm

Definition: (noun) A terse, witty, instructive saying; a maxim.

Synonyms: aphorism.

Usage: One of the monks in the monastery collected apothegms and compiled a book of 500 wise maxims.

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Sunday, January 22, 2017
Word of The Day: homebody
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/homebody

Definition: (noun) One whose interests center on the home.

Synonyms: stay-at-home.

Usage: He was not merely a homebody, but a true agoraphobic who lived in fear of the outside world.

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