Oh my goodness! When did it start snowing? There must be eight inches on the
ground. What a disaster!
* my
goodness: an exclamation of surprise
= Oh my dear!; Holy cow!; What on
earth?!
ex> Oh, my goodness! Do you see
the double rainbow over there?
That’s wishful thinking, Angie, it’s a full-fledged blizzard. It won’t be safe to go out on the roads
today. The snowplows haven’t even been through here yet.
* wishful
thinking: a verbalized desire that is unlikely to come true
ex> Billy wanted a car for his 16th
birthday, but he knew it was only wishful thinking.
* full-fledged:
completely developed
ex> The business venture was a full-fledged
disaster after the investors backed out.
Where’s your sense of adventure? Go get your snow boots and coat. What do you
say?
* sense
of adventure: the desire for excitement in one’s life
ex> Come on, Rick, where’s your sense
of adventure? Rafting is full.
You’re such a stinker, Chris! Well, I guess we can wait until tomorrow. Or better
yet, let’s shop online in bed.
* stinker:
an unpleasant person
ex> My business professor could sure
be a stinker at times, especially around exams.
Note> A “stinker” also means a person
or thing that smells very badly.
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