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major
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to bury one's head in the sand
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to turn a blind eye
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to bow down
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penalty
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defendant
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to plead
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prosecution
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acquittal
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to foreshadow
fascinating
fascinating
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fascinante

fascinante

extremely interesting or captivating

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The history of ancient civilizations is endlessly fascinating to archaeologists.
Her storytelling abilities are fascinating, drawing listeners in with every word.

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fascinate

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fascinating

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fascinatingly

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fascinatingly

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classic
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clásico

clásico

considered to be one of the best or most important kind

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fascinate

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fascinating

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fascinatingly

Adverb

fascinatingly

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medical
medical
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de medicina

de medicina

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

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fascinate

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fascinating

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fascinatingly

Adverb

fascinatingly

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aware
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concienciado

concienciado

having an understanding or perception of something, often through careful thought or sensitivity

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fascinate

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fascinating

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fascinatingly

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fascinatingly

Adverb
liable
Adjetivo
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propenso

propenso

possible to do a particular action

Familia de Palabras

fascinate

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fascinating

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fascinatingly

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fascinatingly

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plus
Preposición
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más

más

used to add more information or refer to unexpected facts

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preposición de agente

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fascinate

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fascinating

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fascinatingly

Adverb

fascinatingly

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rife
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abundante

abundante

containing a large amount of something that is usually unpleasant

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fascinate

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fascinating

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fascinatingly

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fascinatingly

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plenty
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(plentitud)

(plentitud)

abundancia

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

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fascinate

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fascinating

Adjective

fascinatingly

Adverb

fascinatingly

Adverb
major
major
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importante

importante

serious and of great importance

Familia de Palabras

fascinate

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fascinating

Adjective

fascinatingly

Adverb

fascinatingly

Adverb
to go against
to go against
Verbo
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ ɐɡˈɛnst/
ir en contra de

ir en contra de

to oppose or resist someone or something

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
go
partícula de la frase
against

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fascinate

Verb

fascinating

Adjective

fascinatingly

Adverb

fascinatingly

Adverb
to [bury|have] {one's} head in the sand
to bury one's head in the sand
Frase
uk flag
/bˈɛɹi hæv wˈʌnz hˈɛd ɪnðə sˈænd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to intentionally ignore unpleasant facts about a situation and hope that the situation improves by doing so

What is the origin of the idiom "bury one's head in the sand" and when to use it?

The idiom "bury one's head in the sand" is often associated with the myth that ostriches bury their heads in the sand when they are confronted with danger. This, however, is not true; ostriches do not exhibit this behavior. The idiom likely originated from this misconception and has been used metaphorically to describe people who ignore or deny problems, unpleasant facts, or dangers instead of confronting them. This expression is used to criticize individuals or groups who refuse to acknowledge or address issues, challenges, or threats that are apparent to others. It implies a willful act of avoiding reality or pretending that problems do not exist. The idiom often carries a negative connotation, suggesting that such avoidance can lead to negative consequences or exacerbate existing problems.

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fascinate

Verb

fascinating

Adjective

fascinatingly

Adverb

fascinatingly

Adverb
to [turn] a blind eye
to turn a blind eye
Frase
uk flag
/tˈɜːn ɐ blˈaɪnd ˈaɪ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to pretend as if one cannot see or notice something

What is the origin of the idiom "turn a blind eye" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "turn a blind eye" can be traced back to the famous British Admiral Horatio Nelson. According to a widely accepted account, during the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801, Nelson's superior, Admiral Sir Hyde Parker, signaled for him to withdraw from the battle. However, Nelson, who had only one eye due to an earlier injury, held his telescope to his blind eye and famously said, "I really do not see the signal." He went on to achieve victory in the battle. This incident gave rise to the expression "to turn a blind eye," which means to deliberately ignore or overlook something. This expression is used to describe the act of ignoring or deliberately not noticing something, especially when it involves wrongdoing, rule-breaking, or misconduct. It implies a willful decision not to take action or intervene in a situation where one should.

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fascinate

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fascinating

Adjective

fascinatingly

Adverb

fascinatingly

Adverb
to bow down
to bow down
Verbo
uk flag
/bˌaʊ dˈaʊn/
(hincarse)

(hincarse)

inclinarse

to lower one's body in a gesture of respect or submission, often by bending at the waist or knees

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fascinate

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fascinating

Adjective

fascinatingly

Adverb

fascinatingly

Adverb
penalty
Sustantivo
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castigo

castigo

a punishment given for breaking a rule, law, or legal agreement

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fascinate

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fascinating

Adjective

fascinatingly

Adverb

fascinatingly

Adverb
defendant
Sustantivo
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acusado

acusado

a person in a law court who is sued by someone else or is accused of committing a crime

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fascinate

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fascinating

Adjective

fascinatingly

Adverb

fascinatingly

Adverb
to plead
to plead
Verbo
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defender

defender

to state in a court of law, in front of the judge and the jury, whether someone is guilty or not guilty of a crime

Información Gramatical:

linking verb

Familia de Palabras

fascinate

Verb

fascinating

Adjective

fascinatingly

Adverb

fascinatingly

Adverb
prosecution
Sustantivo
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enjuiciamiento

enjuiciamiento

the process of bringing someone to court in an attempt to prove their guilt

Familia de Palabras

fascinate

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fascinating

Adjective

fascinatingly

Adverb

fascinatingly

Adverb
acquittal
Sustantivo
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(exculpación)

(exculpación)

absolución

an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with

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fascinate

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fascinating

Adjective

fascinatingly

Adverb

fascinatingly

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to foreshadow
to foreshadow
Verbo
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presagiar

presagiar

to indicate in advance that something, particularly something bad, will take place

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fascinate

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fascinating

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fascinatingly

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fascinatingly

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