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Browsing page 2 of new words for September 20, 2012

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put (one's) head in the sand

verb

  • to ignore reality.
    Instead of dealing with his failing marriage, he just put his head in the sand.

    Last edited on Sep 20 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 20 2012.

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sling

noun

  • a loan.

    John was broke so I gave him a sling.

    This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found.

    Last edited on Sep 20 2012. Submitted by John Kitus from Boise, ID, USA on Jan 24 2012.

verb - transitive

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steely-nerved

adjective

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tip of the iceberg, the

noun - uncountable

  • a very small part of something larger.
    The corruption that the reporter uncovered was just the tip of the iceberg.

    Last edited on Sep 20 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 20 2012.

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walk back

verb - transitive

  • to attempt to withdrawal a previous statement.
    He's trying to walk back his promise about lowering taxes.

    Last edited on Sep 20 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 20 2012.

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