Word of the Day: Yield
Yield Meaning: To give way or surrender. Example: The army was forced to yield to the enemy.
Yield Meaning: To give way or surrender. Example: The army was forced to yield to the enemy.
Word/Phrase: A blessing in disguise Definition: Something that seems bad at first but has a good result. Spanish Translation: Una
Xenial Meaning: Hospitable, especially to strangers. Example: The host was xenial to all guests.
Word/Phrase: Kick the bucket Definition: To die (informal). Spanish Translation: Estirar la pata (informal) Example: Sadly, their old dog kicked
Wane Meaning: To decrease gradually. Example: Interest in the project began to wane.
Word/Phrase: Cut corners Definition: To do something the easiest or cheapest way, often poorly. Spanish Translation: Hacer las cosas de
Verbose Meaning: Using more words than needed. Example: His verbose speech bored the audience.
Word/Phrase: Cost an arm and a leg Definition: Very expensive. Spanish Translation: Costar un ojo de la cara Example: That
Unctuous Meaning: Excessively flattering; oily. Example: His unctuous manner annoyed everyone.
Word/Phrase: The ball is in your court Definition: It’s your decision or responsibility to act next. Spanish Translation: La pelota
Trepidation Meaning: A feeling of fear or agitation. Example: She felt trepidation before the exam.
Word/Phrase: Bite the bullet Definition: To endure a painful situation with courage. Spanish Translation: Aguantar el dolor / enfrentar algo
Sagacious Meaning: Wise; having good judgment. Example: The sagacious leader guided the country through crisis.
Word/Phrase: Burn the midnight oil Definition: To work late into the night. Spanish Translation: Trabajar hasta altas horas de la
Rancor Meaning: Bitterness or resentfulness. Example: There was rancor between the rival teams.
Word/Phrase: Once in a blue moon Definition: Something that happens very rarely. Spanish Translation: De vez en cuando / muy
Quell Meaning: To put an end to. Example: The police quelled the protest quickly.
Word/Phrase: Let the cat out of the bag Definition: To reveal a secret by accident. Spanish Translation: Revelar un secreto
Paragon Meaning: A model of excellence. Example: She is a paragon of virtue.
Word/Phrase: Call it a day Definition: To stop working for the day. Spanish Translation: Dar por terminado el día Example: