There were a lot of aunts, uncles, and
cousins. And it was everybody’s responsibility for your upbringing.
* upbringing: the way one is raised from
childhood
ex> She had a unique upbringing
because her parents were biologists who spent a lot of time in the jungle.
And the worst spankings you got were not
from your parents. It was all for one,
one for all.
* all for one, one for all: to act as a
group; united
ex> The motto of the Three Musketeers
was “all for one and one for all.”
She had no regard for five-yard hand-offs.
* hand off / hand-off: to pass something
to someone else; turn over responsibility to another person
ex> The quarterback made a hand-off
to the running back, who ran the ball in for a touchdown.
ex> The story was handed off
to the editor when it was completed.
She taught me to work hard, to stand
proud, and to give in to nothing,
and for that I am very appreciative.
* give in: to acquiesce; no longer
resist something
ex> Tom gave in to his desire
to eat the entire pie.
He quickly became known as a no-nonsense professor with an emphasis
on work and education.
* no-nonsense: a serious attitude that
lacks any humor
ex> A no-nonsense guy like
Cedric can be hard to work for.
<Practice Makes Perfect>
1. My strict religious upbringing
made for an unhappy childhood.
2. Strong team approach their games with a one for all, all for one attitude.
3. I handed off the project
to the co-worker for the final touches.
4. Try not to give in
to your anger when you deal with stupid people.
5. His no-nonsense attitude
led him to becoming a great lawyer.
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