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silver lining
A positive aspect in an otherwise gloomy situation.
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iron curtain
An impenetrable barrier to communication, marked by censorship, secrecy, and isolation.
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brass ring
A prize or an opportunity for a prize, especially a prestigious one.
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tin god
1. A pompous, self-important person; 2. A person who regards himself or herself as infallible and tries to dictate standards of ...
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copperplate
A fine style of handwriting marked by flowing shapes and strokes of varying width.
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orthogonal
1. At right angles; 2. Unrelated or independent of each other.
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vicious circle
A situation in which a problem causes other problems, which in turn make the original problem worse. A vicious circle can also b...
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trapeze
An apparatus consisting of a short horizontal bar suspended by two ropes, used in gymnastics and acrobatics.
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foursquare
adjective: 1. Firm; unyielding; 2. Frank; forthright; 3. Square in shape; adverb: In a firm or forthright manner.