englishwords10 commented on the word hurry on
hurry on
1. To move faster. In this usage, the phrase is often used as an imperative.
Hurry on, kids, lunch is getting cold!
Would you hurry on already? I'd like to get to the concert before it's over.
2. To cause someone or something to move faster. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hurry" and "on."
Can you hurry the kids on? Lunch is getting cold.
Any chance we can hurry on this meeting? I have dinner reservations.
January 24, 2020
englishwords10 commented on the word a pop
costing a specified amount per item
January 6, 2020
englishwords10 commented on the word sight line
a hypothetical line from someone's eye to what is seen (used especially with reference to good or bad visibility)
December 27, 2019
englishwords10 commented on the word get a word in edgewise
usually with negative Contribute to a conversation with difficulty because the other speaker talks almost without pause.
December 24, 2019
englishwords10 commented on the word a wee bit
informal- by a very small amount or to a very small degree
November 24, 2019
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englishwords10 commented on the word hurry on
hurry on
1. To move faster. In this usage, the phrase is often used as an imperative.
Hurry on, kids, lunch is getting cold!
Would you hurry on already? I'd like to get to the concert before it's over.
2. To cause someone or something to move faster. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hurry" and "on."
Can you hurry the kids on? Lunch is getting cold.
Any chance we can hurry on this meeting? I have dinner reservations.
January 24, 2020
englishwords10 commented on the word a pop
costing a specified amount per item
January 6, 2020
englishwords10 commented on the word sight line
a hypothetical line from someone's eye to what is seen (used especially with reference to good or bad visibility)
December 27, 2019
englishwords10 commented on the word get a word in edgewise
usually with negative Contribute to a conversation with difficulty because the other speaker talks almost without pause.
December 24, 2019
englishwords10 commented on the word a wee bit
informal- by a very small amount or to a very small degree
November 24, 2019