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A Stroke of Fortune
phraseAn unexpected, sudden piece of good luck or favorable circumstance.
↗A Stumbling Block to Something
phraseAn obstacle, impediment, or difficulty that prevents progress or successful completion of an initiative.
↗A Succession of
phraseA continuous series of people, things, or occurrences following one after another in rapid order.
↗A Sucker Is Born Every Minute
proverbThere are always foolish, gullible people who are easily duped or defrauded by cunning con artists
↗A Sum of
phraseA specific quantity or total amount of money, or an aggregate whole
↗A Surefire Way
idiomA method or approach that is guaranteed to succeed.
↗A Swarm of
phraseA large, dense, moving cluster or group of flying insects or small creatures
↗A Swarm of Letters
phraseA massive, overwhelming influx or deluge of written correspondence or messages
↗A Sweet Tooth
idiomA strong liking or craving for sweet and sugary foods
↗A Terminal Exam
phraseA final or culminating examination that concludes an educational course or training program
↗A Test for
phraseAn assessment, criterion, or challenging situation designed to evaluate a specific quality, person, or substance
↗A Test on
phraseAn examination or trial specifically covering a particular subject, theory, or topic
↗A Test with
phraseA trial or experiment conducted using a specific tool, method, condition, or partner
↗A Ton of
phraseAn informal expression indicating a huge quantity, massive weight, or large amount of something
↗A Toss-up
idiomA situation where two possibilities or outcomes are equally likely; an uncertain outcome
↗A Trifle
phraseSlightly or somewhat; to a small degree
↗A Trouble Shared Is a Trouble Halved
proverbDisclosing your burdens or worries to another person alleviates mental distress and makes difficulties manageable
↗A Twig in a Bundle Cannot Be Broken
proverbAn isolated individual is vulnerable, but people bonded tightly together in unity resist any disruptive force
↗A Twig in a Bundle Is Unbreakable
proverbWhen individuals merge their strengths in undivided solidarity, they become indomitable and invincible
↗A Variety of
phraseA collection of many different kinds, sorts, or options of things
↗A Vast Stretch of Temperate Rainforest
phraseA huge continuous expanse of dense forest in a temperate zone where rare foraged ingredients grow
↗A Vivid Description
phraseA clear, detailed, and evocative account that creates a strong mental picture
↗A Warning Against
phraseA cautionary statement advising someone not to do something risky or harmful
↗A Warning of
phraseAn advance notification or sign alerting someone to an impending hazard or danger
↗A Watched Kettle Never Boils
proverbTime drags on and appears excruciatingly slow when one impatiently monitors a process waiting for a result
↗A Watched Pot Never Boils
proverbTime seems to drag and pass agonizingly slowly when one is impatiently waiting for an event.
↗A Watched Pot Never Boils over
proverbCareful, attentive vigilance and constant supervision prevent accidents and disasters from happening.
↗A Wealth of Experience
phraseA vast, rich, and profound amount of practical knowledge and accumulated skill
↗A Wedding Reception
phraseA formal celebration and celebratory meal held after the marriage ceremony
↗A Wide Range of
phraseA diverse and extensive variety of items, styles, or mediums
↗A Widely-Held Perspective on Something
phraseA visual approach or opinion broadly accepted throughout an artistic community
↗A Wild Goose Never Laid a Tame Egg
proverbWild, rebellious, or eccentric parents rarely produce conventional, docile, or conformist offspring.
↗A Woman's Work Is Never Done
proverbDomestic duties, child-rearing responsibilities, and household maintenance are endless.
↗A Word
phraseA brief, private verbal consultation or conversation
↗A Word in One's Ear
phraseA discreet, confidential tip, advice, or warning whispered to someone
↗A Worry Shared Is a Worry Halved
proverbTalking about personal anxieties and troubles with a caring person significantly reduces emotional strain.
↗Aback
word C2by surprise; unexpectedly (usually in 'taken aback')
↗abandon
word B1to leave someone or something behind completely; to cease supporting or looking after; to give up completely; to leave permanently to leave behind or give up completely
↗Abandon Doing Something
phraseTo completely discontinue an artistic method, draft, or creative habit
↗Abandon Oneself to
phrasal verbTo surrender entirely to creative flow, passion, or expressive intuition
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