Word of the Day: Vicarious
Vicarious Meaning: Experienced through another. Example: She took vicarious pleasure in her friend’s success.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Out of the blue
Word/Phrase: Out of the blue Definition: Unexpectedly or suddenly. Spanish Translation: De la nada Example: She called me out of the blue after years of silence. Spanish Example: Me llamó de la nada después...
Word of the Day: Ubiquitous
Ubiquitous Meaning: Found everywhere. Example: Cell phones are ubiquitous these days.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Kick the bucket
Word/Phrase: Kick the bucket Definition: To die (informal/humorous). Spanish Translation: Estirar la pata Example: He finally kicked the bucket at age 98. Spanish Example: Estiró la pata a los 98 años.
Word of the Day: Tantamount
Tantamount Meaning: Equivalent in effect. Example: Refusing to answer was tantamount to admission.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Jump the gun
Word/Phrase: Jump the gun Definition: To do something too soon or prematurely. Spanish Translation: Adelantarse Example: They jumped the gun by announcing the project early. Spanish Example: Se adelantaron al anunciar el proyecto antes...
Word of the Day: Supercilious
Supercilious Meaning: Behaving as though one is superior. Example: His supercilious attitude annoyed his peers.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Hit the books
Word/Phrase: Hit the books Definition: To start studying intensely. Spanish Translation: Ponerme a estudiar Example: I have a test tomorrow—time to hit the books. Spanish Example: Tengo un examen mañana—es hora de ponerme a...
Word of the Day: Recalcitrant
Recalcitrant Meaning: Stubbornly disobedient. Example: The recalcitrant student refused to obey.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Bend over backwards
Word/Phrase: Bend over backwards Definition: To do everything possible to help someone. Spanish Translation: Hacer hasta lo imposible Example: She bent over backwards to make them feel welcome. Spanish Example: Hizo hasta lo imposible...
Word of the Day: Quintessence
Quintessence Meaning: The most perfect example. Example: He was the quintessence of kindness.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Bite off more than you can chew
Word/Phrase: Bite off more than you can chew Definition: To take on a task that is too big or difficult. Spanish Translation: Morder más de lo que puedes masticar Example: He bit off more...
Word of the Day: Pernicious
Pernicious Meaning: Harmful. Example: The pernicious weed damaged the crops.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : The early bird catches the worm
Word/Phrase: The early bird catches the worm Definition: People who wake up or act early have an advantage. Spanish Translation: A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda Example: She got the best seats—the early bird...
Word of the Day: Obstreperous
Obstreperous Meaning: Noisy and difficult to control. Example: The obstreperous crowd disrupted the event.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Under the weather
Word/Phrase: Under the weather Definition: Feeling slightly ill or unwell. Spanish Translation: Estar indispuesto Example: I’m feeling a bit under the weather today. Spanish Example: Me siento un poco indispuesto hoy.
Word of the Day: Nefarious
Nefarious Meaning: Wicked or criminal. Example: The nefarious plot was foiled by the police.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Throw in the towel
Word/Phrase: Throw in the towel Definition: To give up or admit defeat. Spanish Translation: Tirar la toalla Example: After many failed attempts, he threw in the towel. Spanish Example: Después de muchos intentos fallidos,...
Word of the Day: Munificent
Munificent Meaning: Very generous. Example: The munificent donation helped build the new school.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Under someone’s wing
Word/Phrase: Under someone’s wing Definition: Being protected or guided by someone. Spanish Translation: Bajo la tutela de alguien Example: She took the new employee under her wing. Spanish Example: Tomó al nuevo empleado bajo...
