New posts in meaning-in-context

What does “Every Jewish mother will die, a fact many are not exactly famous for playing down” mean?

“I’ll believe it when I see it” for things that aren’t supposed to be referred to visually? [closed]

Would-be in a sentence

What is the definition of dig? If someone begins to cut into a surface is it considered that they have dug something? if not, why not?

"(...) afford stuff for a good joke to anybody, (...)" - what does it mean?

"Seize the night" vs. "Enjoy the night"

What does "sardine box" mean?

Difference between "she cut her hair" and "she cut her hair off"?

Who is ‘another champion’ in President’ Obama’s speech "The biggest corporation don't need another champion. You do."

What is the subject of a participial phrase?

A line in Reflections on the Revolution in France

What does "I won't never" mean in this phrase?

Is "has made it his business to" polite or impolite?

What does "high colors" mean?

What does "You thought I was out of your league" mean in the lyrics of Next to You by Jordin Sparks? [closed]

Past progressive construction

Meaning of a sentence in the book I'm reading :- How To Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan [closed]

What is the meaning of the phrase "for my sins"?

Why can I say,'Why do you like her so much?' but not, 'Why do you like her very much?'

Meaning of the sentence, "she is the kind of lawyer most skilled at finding reasons not to do things"