to bedizen

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to adulterate

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bedraggled

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to botch

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to bungle

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to besmirch

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to char

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conflagration

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to desiccate

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to extirpate

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to vitiate

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to deface

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The idiom "a fly in the ointment" comes from the biblical book of Ecclesiastes and refers to a small, annoying issue or problem that spoils or taints an otherwise favorable or pleasant situation. The phrase is used to highlight how even a minor flaw or inconvenience can detract from the overall quality or enjoyment of something.

What is the origin of the idiom "a fly in the ointment" and when to use it?

fly in the ointment

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The idiom "upset the apple cart" originates from the image of a person accidentally or intentionally tipping over a cart filled with apples, creating a mess and disrupting order. It is used to describe an action that causes chaos, disruption, or ruins existing plans, often due to carelessness or a sudden change in circumstances.

What is the origin of the idiom "upset the apple cart" and when to use it?

to [upset|overturn] the apple cart

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crud

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Learn advanced CPE vocabulary for spoilage, including decay, rotting, contamination, deterioration, damage, and processes that make food or materials unusable.

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Vocabulaire CPE pour la détérioration et la dégradation

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CPE Vocabulary for Spoilage and Deterioration