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English Idioms :: smooth away
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smoothye.html - {v.} To remove; (unpleasant feelings) take away. * /Mr. Jones' new job smoothed away his worry about money./ |
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English Idioms :: smooth down
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smoothye.html - {v.} To make calm; calm down. * /Mrs. Smith's feelings were hurt and we couldn't smooth her down./ |
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English Idioms :: smooth over
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smoothye.html - {v.} To make something seem better or more pleasant; try to excuse. * /Bill tried to smooth over his argument with Mary by making her laugh./ Syn.: GLOSS OVER. Compare: PATCH UP. |
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English Idioms :: smooth sailing
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smoothye.html - {n. phr.} An uncomplicated, unhampered, or easy course. * /For a graduate of such a famous university as he was, that assignment was plain sailing./ |
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English Idioms :: smooth sailing
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smoothye.html - {n. phr.} An uncomplicated, unhampered, or easy course. * /For a graduate of such a famous university as he was, that assignment was plain sailing./ |
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New English :: smoothie
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smoothye.html - noun (Lifestyle and Leisure) A smooth thick drink consisting of fresh fruit (especially banana ), pur ed with milk, yoghurt, or ice cream. Etymology: So named because of its smooth consistency. History and Usage: The smoothie, a variation on the traditional milkshake, is a drink which is best known in the US, Australia, and New Zealand. There are some definite winners among the selections: Freshly made onion rings, a yogurt and fruit drink called a 'smoothie', [etc.]. Washington Post 2 June 1977, section F, p.
12 In New York now, there are entire bars which cater for trendy non-drinkers. They serve nothing but a selection of mineral waters, soft drinks and non-alcoholic cocktails (called 'smoothies'). Sunday Telegraph Magazine 7 June 1987, p.
30 It's worth noting that the shop underneath makes ripper soymilk smoothies. Buy yourself a strawberry job with frozen yoghurt. Sunday Mail (Brisbane)
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