a rough numerical estimate or approximation of the value of somethingOff the top of my head, we averaged about 100 car sales a week last year. That's only a ballpark figure, so l'll have to double-check to get exact numbers. english Apr 4, 2021, 9:27 AM HirotoShishido
a lack of sensitivity to criticism or insults.The more popular you become, the more you’ll get criticize. You need to have thick skin.
If you want to become a YouTuber, you need to have thick skin.
She has thick skin. Little things like that don’t bother her at all. english Apr 4, 2021, 7:49 AM HirotoShishido
something become known or obvious to someone, often suddenlyIt dawned on me this morning that today is a holiday.
It dawned on me after I got to work that I didn’t have my cellphone.
It just dawned on me that I was wearing my shirt inside out. english Apr 4, 2021, 7:44 AM HirotoShishido
Hidden meaningExisting beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden.
‘could there be an ulterior motive behind his request?’
He must have an ulterior motive.
It turns out that he did have an ulterior motive.
Trust me. I don’t have any ulterior motives. english Apr 4, 2021, 7:42 AM HirotoShishido
a strong liking for someone or somethingCan I have a bite of your cheese cake? I have a soft spot for cheese cakes.
Your puppy is so cute! I have a soft spot for puppies.
Tony’s has always been a troublemaker but I’ve always had a soft spot for him. english Apr 4, 2021, 7:41 AM HirotoShishido
alcohol flushAsian glow
You got the Asian glow. Your face is bright red!
Do you get the Asian glow when you drink?
My face usually doesn’t turn red when I drink but I get the Asian glow when I drink red wine. english Apr 4, 2021, 7:29 AM HirotoShishido
Synonym of overcomeride out
come safely through a dangerous or difficult situation.
"the fleet had ridden out the storm"
You just have to ride it out. english Apr 4, 2021, 7:06 AM HirotoShishido
misogynisticStrongly prejudiced against women.
‘deeply ingrained misogynistic attitudes’
I know, but don't you find it Misogynistic and degrading and kind of... english Apr 4, 2021, 6:47 AM HirotoShishido
slumberslˈʌmbɚ
(literary)
Sleep.
‘Sleeping Beauty slumbered in her forest castle’
‘Princess Zelda’s final wish was to place you in a sacred slumber.’ english Feb 15, 2021, 10:11 AM HirotoShishido
annihilateənάɪəlèɪt
Destroy utterly; obliterate.
‘a simple bomb of this type could annihilate them all’
‘annihilate the enemy's army’ english Feb 15, 2021, 10:09 AM HirotoShishido
vantagevˈænṭɪdʒ
a place or position affording a good view of something.
"from my vantage point I could see into the front garden"
‘I wanted you to join me up here so you could use this as a vantage point to search for shrines.’ english Feb 15, 2021, 7:02 AM HirotoShishido
blightblάɪt
have a severely detrimental effect on.
Calamity Ganon festers, building its strength for the moment it will unleash its blight upon the land once again’ english Feb 15, 2021, 6:28 AM HirotoShishido
maniacalməˈnʌɪək(ə)l
exhibiting extremely wild or violent behaviour.
"a maniacal dictator"
‘That was the place that a maniacal serial killer is comfortable coming home.’
INFORMAL
exhibiting or denoting obsessive enthusiasm.
"his maniacal obsession with conspiracy theories" english Feb 15, 2021, 5:46 AM HirotoShishido
power keg‘The Cecil Hotel became sort of a powder keg.’ english Feb 15, 2021, 5:35 AM HirotoShishido
rampantrˈæmp(ə)nt
(especially of something unwelcome) flourishing or spreading unchecked.
"political violence was rampant"
‘This particular area was a place that drugs are rampant.’ english Feb 14, 2021, 7:07 AM HirotoShishido
悪党scoundrel
skάʊndrəl
A dishonest or unscrupulous person; a rogue.
‘that scoundrel sets a bad example for the other young men’
‘Agriculture, the last refuge for scoundrels.’ english Feb 11, 2021, 11:41 PM HirotoShishido
just so目的
‘I still think it’s nuts having major surgery just so people can’t tell how you are feeling.’ english Feb 11, 2021, 11:04 AM HirotoShishido
callouskˈæləs
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
Are u really shallow and callous as u seem? english Dec 25, 2020, 12:47 PM HirotoShishido
cauterizekˈɔːṭərὰɪz
burn the skin or flesh of (a wound) with a heated instrument or caustic substance in order to stop bleeding or to prevent infection
‘Cauterize the small bleeders to keep my visual field clean’ english Dec 25, 2020, 12:28 PM HirotoShishido
elopeɪˈləʊp
run away secretly in order to get married.
"later he eloped with one of the housemaids" english Dec 9, 2020, 11:48 AM HirotoShishido