would

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to brush off

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to call off

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to cut off

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to ease off

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to fight off

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to make off

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to warn off

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dependent

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The idiom "long in the tooth" has its origin in the practice of estimating a horse's age by examining its teeth, as horses' teeth grow longer as they age. Today, it is used figuratively to describe people who are older or show signs of aging. It can refer to a person's physical age or be used metaphorically to describe someone who seems outdated or out of touch, often employed in informal contexts to humorously highlight someone's age or experience.

What is the origin of the idiom "long in the tooth" and when to use it?

long in the tooth

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self-reliant

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elderly

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supportive

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dynamic

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"Foolish" décrit un comportement, une décision ou une personne qui fait preuve d'un mauvais jugement ou d'un manque de prudence et risque d'entraîner un mauvais résultat. Le mot qualifie surtout une action ou une décision d'imprudente et ne signifie pas nécessairement que la personne manque généralement d'intelligence.

Que signifie le mot anglais "foolish" ?

foolish

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wise

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independent

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The origin of the idiom "set in one's ways" can be traced back to the early 19th century. The term "set" in this context refers to becoming fixed or firmly established in a particular pattern or behavior. The phrase likely evolved from the idea of setting or hardening materials, such as clay or cement, which become rigid and unyielding once they have solidified. It is often employed when discussing someone's behavior, attitudes, or preferences that have become fixed and unyielding over time.

What is the origin of the idiom "set in one's ways" and when to use it?

[set] in {one's} ways

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adolescent

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childish

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juvenile

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experienced

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infantile

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mature

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youthful

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Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 7 in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "brush off", "adolescent", "self-reliant", etc.

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