Tag: blemish
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The best of a bad bunch
Phrase: The best of a bad bunch Life is full of choices. Naturally, we always want to choose what is best for ourselves and those close to us, but sometimes we have to choose the best of a bad bunch. What does that mean? Well, sometimes, none of the options we have are particularly good,…
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Black eye
Word of the Day: Black eye Once again, I’m starting my publication week with a simple word. As is typical for English, though, simple words are often not so simple at all. The term black eye can have various meanings, depending on the situation we use it in. People can have various eye colours, such…
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Blemish
Word of the Day: Blemish A blemish is a small mark on something that ruins its appearance, such as a flaw or defect. Sometimes, it’s called an imperfection. The pumpkin in the picture has a blemish, probably caused by sitting on the ground. If you go to a grocery store to purchase your vegetables, you…
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Nothing to sneeze at
English Expression: Nothing to sneeze at OK, this is a strange one. When we need to take something seriously, or we should not ignore something, then we can say that it’s nothing to sneeze at. Finding a lump, strange-looking blemish or anything unusual with your body or skin is nothing to sneeze at. Anybody who…
